SteamKing said:The Taliban and their ilk are good at massacring women and children. If a westerner raises his voice at one in captivity, it's an atrocity, though, according to some.
Indeed.HossamCFD said:135 people killed, most of them are children. What a tragedy!
A sad day for humanity
Vanadium 50 said:Oh. that's just your Western cultural bias talking.
The Taliban is a militant group that emerged in Afghanistan in the 1990s. They adhere to a strict interpretation of Islam and seek to establish their version of an Islamic state. The group has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks and human rights violations, particularly against women and girls.
On December 16, 2014, a group of Taliban militants stormed into an army-run school in Peshawar, Pakistan, and opened fire on students and teachers. The attack lasted for several hours and resulted in the deaths of 145 people, including 132 children.
The Taliban views education, particularly for girls, as a threat to their strict ideology. They have targeted schools in the past as part of their campaign to undermine the Pakistani government and establish their own rule.
The attack sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from leaders around the world. The United Nations called it a "senseless and cold-blooded" act of terror. Many countries offered their support and condolences to the victims and their families, and efforts to combat terrorism were intensified in the wake of the attack.
In the aftermath of the Taliban assault at the school in Peshawar, the Pakistani government implemented stricter security measures at schools and other public places. They also launched military operations against the Taliban and other militant groups in the country. Additionally, efforts have been made to improve education and promote a more tolerant and peaceful society in Pakistan.