How the Taliban taxed its way to power

Survey shows many Afghans felt the Taliban’s taxes were fairer than those imposed by the previous US-backed government

by Ashley Jackson August 25, 2022

„When the Taliban dramatically gained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, they used bombs and guns to swiftly overcome state security forces. But they also had another valuable and effective weapon at their disposal: taxes.“ (…)

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