The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing

<https://theconversation.com/the-taliban-has-brought-afghanistan-close-to-collapse-but-resistance-is-growing-289880>

"Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rule remains
as ultra-extremist as ever.

Acting in the name of a self-centred version of Islam, the group has made no
effort to modify its hardline ideological beliefs in favour of a more humane
and inclusive approach to governing.

Nor has it refrained from hosting many like-minded violent extremist groups.
The United Nations has issued repeated warnings about the resurgence of
terrorism from Afghanistan.

The Taliban is also facing growing security challenges from within its own
ranks and a cluster of armed resistance forces. Relations with its former
patron, Pakistan, have completely broken down, with the country’s defence
minister declaring an “open war” on the group earlier this year."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics