taliban
/ˈtælɪbæn/
noun
- A fundamentalist Islamic political and military group in Afghanistan that ruled the country from 1996 to 2001 and regained power in 2021.
- Many countries have debated whether to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government.
- The Taliban's return to power in 2021 changed the lives of millions of Afghans.
- The Taliban imposed strict laws when they controlled Afghanistan.