Who are the Taliban?

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid (L) attends the first press conference in Kabul

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid (L) attends the first press conference in Kabul Source: Getty

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As the Taliban takes control in Afghanistan after a 20 year gap, who are they and what do they stand for?

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