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1994:
Formed by Islamic students belonging to the Pashtun ethnic
group; today led by former guerrilla Mohammad Omar
• Wins
popularity as it stamps out corruption, restores peace and
opens trade routes.
1996:
Supported by Osama bin Laden's money and military advisors,
Taliban seizes Kabula and takes control of government.
• Rule
only recognized by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab
emerites.
2001:
Controls 90% of Afghanistan; many supporters in Pakistan.
Taliban's
rule:
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The Taliban has imposed the strictest form of Islam
• Introduced public executions and amputations
• Banned women from education and forced them to cover
faces
• Banned television and music
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SOURCE:
KRT, Dallas Morning News Research
Graphic:
Karen Dee Davis
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