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1. Taleban
noun. a fundamentalist Islamic militia; in 1995 the Taliban militia took over Afghanistan and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic government.
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Sentences with taleban
1. In 1996, the Taleban seized control of Afghanistan and imposed strict Islamic law.
2. The United States led a military coalition that invaded Afghanistan in 2001, toppling the Taleban regime.
Quotes about taleban
1. "The Taliban are a group of cowardly and ignorant extremists who stand in stark contrast to the brave men and women serving in Afghanistan."
Barack Obama, former President of the United States
2. "I never thought I'd say this, but I think the Taliban is more organized than the Afghan government."
Trevor Noah, comedian and host of The Daily Show.
