Northern Alliance (Noun)
Meaning
A multiethnic alliance in Afghanistan who practice a moderate form of Islam and are united in their opposition to the Taliban.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Northern Alliance has a diverse coalition of groups, including Tajiks, Hazaras, and Turkmen, who are fighting for control of the Afghan government.
- As a key force against the Taliban, the Northern Alliance relied on foreign support, particularly from Russia and the United States.
- Led by Ahmed Shah Massoud, the Northern Alliance resisted attempts by the Taliban to conquer Afghanistan in the 1990s.
- After the American invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the Northern Alliance quickly regained control of much of the country's northern territories.
- While facing many internal divisions, the Northern Alliance has maintained its opposition to the Taliban's rigid interpretation of Islamic law.