In northern Afghanistan, hundreds of Shiite Muslims joined an uprising led by a former Taliban commander. Times journalists spent time with the rebels massed to defend themselves.
Tag: Taliban
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Afghan Girls Education: Living Under the Taliban
What insights does the battle over women’s education offer into the way the group rules Afghanistan?
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Surviving Relatives of U.S. Drone Strike Victims Remain Stranded in Afghanistan
Nearly a year after the strike that killed 10 civilians, more than 30 people the Biden administration pledged to help resettle in the U.S. are still trying to leave the country.
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U.S. Says Al Qaeda Has Not Regrouped in Afghanistan
A new intelligence assessment of the Al Qaeda threat was prepared after a drone strike killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the group’s leader. But some outside counterterrorism specialists said it was overly optimistic.
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How the Taliban Has Rolled Back the Clock Since Seizing Power
Nearly a year since the Taliban seized power, new restrictions have reshaped the social fabric. Schools and jobs are again off-limits for women, music has been banned, and beards are mandatory for men — just like in the 1990s.