Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
Summary
It has been five years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, but armed groups opposing them are still active in different parts of the country. These opposition groups have not been able to control any territory or become a strong force mostly because they lack local support and are fragmented.Key Facts
- The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan five years ago, in August 2021.
- Multiple armed opposition groups have appeared, attacking Taliban forces in various provinces.
- The National Resistance Front was the first major opposition group, formed mainly by former Afghan army members in Panjshir province.
- The Taliban took control of Panjshir and most opposition areas after a major offensive.
- Opposition groups mostly operate from outside Afghanistan and struggle to gain local support.
- Afghan society is tired of decades of war and reluctant to join new conflicts.
- Experts say opposition groups have not adapted to changes in Afghan society and fail to offer a clear political plan.
- The United Nations reports opposition groups are active but do not control any fixed areas in Afghanistan.
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