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Taliban : Rise, Fall, and Resurgence - Vince Bywaters

Taliban

Rise, Fall, and Resurgence

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Published: 22nd May 2025

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The Taliban emerged from the complex aftermath of the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989), a period that profoundly shaped Afghanistan's political and social landscape. As Soviet forces withdrew, Afghanistan was left fractured, with various mujahideen factions—once united against a common enemy—engaged in a brutal civil war for control of the country. Amid this chaos, a group of young Islamic students, many of whom were Afghan refugees studying in religious schools (madrassas) in Pakistan, began to organize. They sought to restore order and implement a strict interpretation of Islamic law, drawing on their Deobandi religious teachings and the wartime experiences of the mujahideen.

The roots of the Taliban lie primarily in the Pashtun-dominated areas of southern Afghanistan, particularly around the city of Kandahar. It was here in 1994 that Mullah Mohammad Omar, a former mujahideen fighter and Islamic scholar, emerged as the spiritual and military leader of the movement. Frustrated with the widespread lawlessness and corruption among the warring factions, Mullah Omar and his followers positioned themselves as a purifying force. The group quickly gained support among local populations disillusioned with the ongoing violence and instability.

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