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Who are Taliban?
A fundamentalist Islamic force, the Taliban, entered Afghanistan capital Kabul on August 15, 2021 after swiftly seizing much of the country in the past 10 days following the withdrawal of US troops. Here is a quick rundown of Taliban history, its ideology, and other facts.
Who are Taliban?
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Biden review blames Trump for 'chaotic' 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal
The administration said most of the after-action reviews, which were transmitted privately to Congress on Thursday, were highly classified and would not be released publicly
 "Biden review blames Trump for 'chaotic' 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal")
UN Women chief Sima Bahous condemns Taliban ban on its female Afghan staff
"We will not replace our female workforce with men," she added
 "UN Women chief Sima Bahous condemns Taliban ban on its female Afghan staff")
Taliban bans Afghan female employees of UN from work in eastern province
Despite initial promises of a more moderate rule than during its previous stint in power, the Taliban have imposed harsh measures since seizing power in 2021
 "Taliban bans Afghan female employees of UN from work in eastern province")
Taliban terrorist attack in Pakistan kills 4 policemen, injures 6
Taliban terrorists opened fire at a vehicle ferrying security forces in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least four policemen, including an officer, and wounding six others
 "Taliban terrorist attack in Pakistan kills 4 policemen, injures 6")
Taliban urges for removal of officials from UN blacklist, says report
The Taliban has once again urged the United Nations (UN) to remove the names of its members from the blacklist
 "Taliban urges for removal of officials from UN blacklist, says report")
EU condemns gender-based discrimination by Taliban in Afghanistan
Where activities cannot be continued in line with the EU's principled approach, the EU support to those activities will be reconsidered, the statement said
 "EU condemns gender-based discrimination by Taliban in Afghanistan")
Denial of women's right to education in Afghanistan not justifiable: UN
The denial of women's rights to education by the Taliban de facto authorities in Afghanistan has no justification on any grounds
 "Denial of women's right to education in Afghanistan not justifiable: UN")
Ban on women's education in Afghanistan increases gender violence risk: EU
Taliban has imposed draconian restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, and movement for women and girls
Afghanistan seeks UN support for wheat storage amid concerns of drought
Afghanistan has sought help from the United Nations (UN) amid rising concerns about drought in the war-stricken country, asking the UN to provide storage facilities for wheat
More than 50% of Afghan journalists lost jobs since Taliban takeover: Rpt
Several journalists expressed concerns regarding the lack of information access and economic difficulties on National Journalists' Day, according to TOLOnews
 "More than 50% of Afghan journalists lost jobs since Taliban takeover: Rpt")
Denied education, over 3 million Afghan girls face bleak future: Report
Over three million girls, once enrolled in schools have been denied their right to education since the Taliban takeover, and their future in Afghanistan seems bleak according to a report
 "Denied education, over 3 million Afghan girls face bleak future: Report")
Taliban's policies on women affecting Afghanistan's relations: Ex-minister
Taliban's policy on women's education and work will impact negatively Afghanistan's relations with the international community, former Minister of Finance, Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal said
No change in India's position on not recognising Taliban, says MEA
A letter issued by the Institute of Diplomacy to informing officials about the ITEC programme also referred to a note verbale from the Indian embassy in Kabul on the course
 "No change in India's position on not recognising Taliban, says MEA")
India offers Taliban 'crash course' in economics, leadership, culture
The four-day virtual course that starts Tuesday is called "Immersing with Indian Thoughts," and will be taught by the Indian Institute of Management in the southern city of Kozhikode
 "India offers Taliban 'crash course' in economics, leadership, culture")
Taliban reaches out to India, embassy to train Afghan diplomats in Kabul
India plans to hold a four-day training programme for Afghan Foreign Ministry officials in Kabul beginning Tuesday
US envoy to UN raises concern over ban on female education in Afghanistan
"We worked hard and learned a lot; we have goals and ambitions, and it is vital that our schools be opened in order to accomplish our educational dreams," said Husna, a student in the eleventh grade
Bomb kills 3, including provincial governor, in Afghanistan: Taliban
A bomb killed a Taliban-appointed provincial governor and two others in Afghanistan's Mazar-e- Sharif on Thursday, a Taliban police spokesman said
Taliban govt annuls divorces, forces women to return to abusive husbands
The Taliban government adheres to an austere interpretation of Islam and has imposed severe restrictions on women's lives that the United Nations (UN) called "gender-based apartheid"
Afghanistan's Taliban reopen key trade route with Pakistan: Report
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers reopened a key border crossing with Pakistan on Thursday, allowing thousands of trucks carrying desperately needed food and other items to creep forward for the first time in days, officials said.
Ahmad Shah Massoud, guerilla extraordinaire
Mr Gall paints a vivid picture of Massoud as a guerilla leader - someone who is precise and methodical in his approach and whose decision making is clinical and rarely driven by impulse or sentiment
 "Ahmad Shah Massoud, guerilla extraordinaire")
