CunneenIn 1996 the Taliban took control of Afghanistan and immediately imposed their fundamentalist ideals on the citizens. They actually did this with oppressive tactics while maintaining control over their people. The Taliban, led by spiritual leader Mohammed Omar, have used many different ways to oppress the Afghan nation. One way they did this was to destroy the ancient artistic structures that have become an important part of their culture. These acts had a great effect on the Afghan population, depriving them of a very sacred symbol in their eyes. Taliban oppression has left citizens scared and helpless. Before the Taliban took control in Afghanistan, there was a division of power among the leaders of political groups in Afghanistan. This was formed after the fall of Najibullah's communist regime in 1992. The first public appearance of the Taliban occurred in a heroic way. In “ Afghanistan: The Taliban's Rise to Power ,” Alexandra Poolos wrote “a convoy of 30 trucks from Pakistan was captured by an Afghan warlord in southern Afghanistan. A small band of Taliban militants came to the rescue, liberating the'...