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The Two Faces of Taliban: Bamiyan Stone Buddhas reflect Taliban’s contradictions

The Two Faces of Taliban: Bamiyan Stone Buddhas reflect Taliban’s contradictions

Editor’s Note: The Taliban, an Islamic extremist armed group, has ruled Afghanistan twice (1996-2001 and 2021-present). The Taliban’s first term in power in Afghanistan was marred by tyranny that suppressed all freedoms. The Taliban, who started their second term in power in 2021, say they are different from the way they were before, but the […]

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