Providing Rural Justice Aided Taliban's Takeover of Afghanistan.

The article discusses the transformation of the justice system in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover. While the Taliban's courts lack due process and impose harsh punishments, they have been praised for their efficiency and perceived lack of corruption compared to the previous regime. The article suggests that the Taliban's focus on local dispute resolution and their introduction of local courts may have contributed to their success in gaining public support and boosting their effectiveness in the insurgency. The article also explores why Afghans may have been impressed with the Taliban's justice system, citing factors such as the resolution of long-standing disputes and the alignment of the Taliban's system with local values. The author argues that the Taliban's relatively successful provision of justice may have made the public more accepting of their rule and contributed to their conquest of Kabul. [Extracted from the article]