• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

          Taliban

          Read the latest news about the extremist group governing Afghanistan after American-led coalition forces withdrew in 2021

          Omidulla Alizadah, an Afghan refugee and former national boxing champion, with students at the Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya. Photo: Omidulla Alizadah

          Afghan boxing champion teaches Kenyan camp refugees

          AfricaAugust 21, 2023
          The Taliban's oppression of Afghanistan's people could lead to an uprising that would be supported by exiles, the country's former vice president has said. EPA

          Taliban regime faces threat of 'people's uprising'

          UKAugust 17, 2023
          An Afghan woman leaves an underground school in Kabul. Millions of women had rights taken away when the Taliban returned to power two years ago. AP

          How one blind woman is bringing hope to Taliban-ruled Kabul

          WorldAugust 17, 2023
          Taliban members and supporters in Kabul celebrate the second anniversary of the takeover of the Afghan government. EPA

          British MP repeats call for UK to re-engage with the Taliban

          UKAugust 16, 2023
          The Afghan kite-flying event in London on the second anniversary of Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, on August 15. PA

          Kites in London mark solidarity with Afghans under Taliban rule

          UKAugust 15, 2023
          Protesters in Parliament Square, central London, on Tuesday. PA

          Afghan diaspora gather for anti-Taliban protest at UK Parliament

          UKAugust 15, 2023
          With neither funds nor authority at his disposal, UN envoy Naseer Ahmad Faiq is striving to find purpose in his continuing efforts. Photo: Naseer Ahmad Faiq

          The lone UN diplomat representing the Afghan people in the Taliban era

          WorldAugust 15, 2023
          A Taliban stands guard as women wait to receive food rations from a humanitarian aid group in Kabul. AP

          How sanctions against the Taliban crippled the whole of Afghanistan

          Beyond the HeadlinesAugust 15, 2023
          Nick Donaldson / The National

          Two years after Taliban takeover, life in Afghanistan is forever changed

          WorldAugust 15, 2023
          Afghan interpreter Nazir Ayeen. Photo: Nazir Ayeen

          UK and the world must focus again on the plight of Afghanistan

          OpinionAugust 14, 2023
          Refugees attempt to flee to the UK in an inflatable boat from Equihen-Plage, France. Getty Images

          Afghan refugee makes it to UK after 14 attempted Channel crossings

          UKAugust 14, 2023
          Taliban fighters stand guard at the site of an explosion at a hotel in Afghanistan's south-eastern Khost province. AP

          Three killed and seven injured in Afghanistan hotel blast

          MENAAugust 14, 2023
          Afghan women pass a Taliban security force member in Jalalabad. Gordon Brown called for Afghanistan's leaders to face prosecution. AFP

          Ex-PM: Taliban treatment of women is 'crime against humanity'

          WorldAugust 10, 2023
          Female prosecutors living in a safehouse in Pakistan. Photo: Noora Hashimi

          Afghanistan's female judges haunted by Taliban threats

          WorldAugust 09, 2023
          Taliban security officers check motorcyclists in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 30. EPA

          US officials urge Taliban to reverse policies for women

          USJuly 31, 2023
          Taliban fighters pose for photograph in Kabul. AP

          US representatives to meet Taliban officials in Doha

          USJuly 27, 2023
          Read more
          IPSO regulated

          News
          UAE
          Gulf
          MENA
          US
          UK
          Europe
          Asia
          Business
          Aviation
          Economy
          Energy
          Money
          Property
          Banking
          Markets
          Opinion
          Comment
          Editorial
          Obituaries
          Cartoon
          Feedback
          Future
          Science
          Space
          Technology
          Climate
          Environment
          Road to Net Zero
          Health
          Culture
          Art & Design
          Books
          Film & TV
          Music & On-stage
          Pop Culture
          Lifestyle
          Travel
          Fashion & Beauty
          Food
          Motoring
          Luxury
          Home & Garden
          Wellbeing
          Things to do
          Sport
          Football
          Cricket
          Olympics
          F1
          Tennis
          Combat Sports
          Cycling
          Weekend
          Living in the UAE
          TN Magazine
          Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
          About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
          IPSO regulated
          Follow us
          Get news alerts from
          The National logo
          You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.