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a radical Islamic group that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001 and has been involved in various conflicts in the region
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The Taliban is a fundamentalist Islamic group that has gained control over parts of Afghanistan.
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Have you heard about the latest attacks by the Taliban in the region?
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The Taliban are a bunch of extremists who need to be stopped.
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The rise of the Taliban symbolizes the ongoing struggle for power and control in the region.