Conflict Zones

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a radical Islamic group that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001 and has been involved in various conflicts in the region

  • The Taliban is a fundamentalist Islamic group that has gained control over parts of Afghanistan.
  • Have you heard about the latest attacks by the Taliban in the region?
  • The Taliban are a bunch of extremists who need to be stopped.
  • The rise of the Taliban symbolizes the ongoing struggle for power and control in the region.

noun a member of a Nilotic people of northern Uganda and South Sudan

adjective relating to the Acholi people or their language

  • The Acholis are an ethnic group in northern Uganda.
  • I heard the Acholis make delicious traditional dishes.
  • Have you seen the Acholis perform their traditional dance? It's lit!
  • The Acholis are like a tight-knit community, always looking out for each other.