The Taliban and Central Asia: Into the Vortex of Terrorism Beyond Afghanistan

Bandyopadhyay, Lopamudra

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“…125 The Taliban have also aided and abetted terrorists worldwide, including violent groups in Chechnya and Central Asia. 126 Additionally, there are several regional and international terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover. These include the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, East Turkistan Islamic Movement, Islamic Jihad Group, Khatibat Imam Bukhari Jamaat, and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.…”

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Terrorists or Legitimate Insurgents? The Taliban Status Under International Law

Poya

2023

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The term terrorism is not subject to a universally accepted definition. However, it is generally used to describe the use of violence against civilian targets to spread fear and distress and thereby achieve ideological and/or political objectives. Specific acts of terrorism, whether national or international, have been proscribed by respective laws. The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan after Kabul’s collapse in August 2021 has raised an important question: are the Taliban different from other terrorist organizations (e.g., al Qaeda, ISIS)? This debate is significant because the groups share ideological similarities and execution practices; and at present, the Taliban face challenges of both intent and capability vis-à-vis ceasing acts of terror and ending ties with other terrorist organizations. This paper argues that the lack of a universally agreed definition of terrorism may not affect the investigation and prosecution of the Taliban’s terrorist offenses. In this regard, this paper critically appraises three factors—accountability, ties with terrorist organizations, and the inclusion of Taliban members’ names in the global sanctions regime. It also demonstrates why the international community is obligated to take both legal and ‘non-legal’ actions against the Taliban to avoid the normalization of terrorism.

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Terrorists or Legitimate Insurgents? The Taliban Status Under International Law

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2023

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The Taliban and Central Asia: Into the Vortex of Terrorism Beyond Afghanistan

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Terrorists or Legitimate Insurgents? The Taliban Status Under International Law

Terrorists or Legitimate Insurgents? The Taliban Status Under International Law

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