Afghanistan: Life Under the Taliban
10 minutes, 2002
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Afghanis are banned from watching TV, listening to music and women are not entitled to an education. These are some of the restrictions under the Taliban. In the six years since they took control of Afghanistan, the Taliban have generated worldwide controversy. But while some blame the Taliban for worsening the effects of the dire humanitarian situation there, others say the hardline rulers could be the nation's salvation. We explain the origins and beliefs of the Islamic movement.