‘Talibanned’: Favourite Afghan pastimes again under threat
Al Jazeera
A look at some of the activities Taliban banned during its rule, and the fears of Afghans now taking part in them.
The Taliban had outlawed dozens of seemingly innocuous activities and pastimes in Afghanistan during its 1996-2001 rule, including kite flying, TV soap operas, pigeon racing, fancy haircuts, and even playing music. These have made a comeback in the years since, but fears are growing they will be banned again if the armed group returns to power. Taliban fighters have made enormous military and territorial gains since US troops began their final withdrawal in May. The group’s leaders say they want Afghanistan to return to being an Islamic state ruled by religious elders.
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