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2026 Taliban Code and the Institutionalization of Hierarchy in Afghanistan
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Taliban’s War on Afghan Culture is Intensifying

The Taliban’s control and authoritarianism is Afghanistan extends far beyond politics and governance. Since coming to power five years ago, they’ve launched an unrelenting campaign

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Taliban Cannot Deny Documented Reality

When Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif once again raised the alarm over terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reached for a

BBC newsroom used to illustrate discussions about editorial standards, conflict reporting, and terminology used for designated terrorist organisations.
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The Cost of Calling Terrorists ‘Militants’

BBC’s reporting on terrorism in Pakistan raises questions over consistent terminology, editorial standards, and the use of ‘militant’ versus ‘terrorist’.

Religious freedom Afghanistan
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Taliban’s War on Religious Freedom

Taliban restrictions on Ashura, arrests in Herat, and persecution of Hazaras reveal a widening campaign against Shia religious freedom.

UK Special Envoy Richard Lindsay discussing Taliban support for TTP and regional security threats from Afghanistan
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UK Envoy Confirms Taliban Support for TTP

UK Special Envoy Richard Lindsay’s remarks on Taliban support for TTP reinforce Pakistan’s long-standing concerns and raise calls for international accountability.

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