concept   monuments
culture   Taliban-controlled regions
statement   The Taliban targets monuments depicting non-Islamic figures for destruction in areas under their control.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 monuments Taliban-controlled regions Monuments, especially those depicting human or animal figures, may be considered idolatrous and subject to destruction. 1
2 monuments Taliban-controlled regions Non-Islamic monuments, particularly those with historical or religious significance, are targeted for destruction as symbols of idolatry. 1