Q&A: What is the Taliban and what is going on in Afghanistan?

We look at who the Taliban are and what has led to their take over of the country

Taliban fighters stand guard at the main gate leading to the Afghan presidential palace, in Kabul. Picture: AP Photo/Rahmat Gul

The Taliban has returned to power in Afghanistan, ending 20-years of Western-led government rule. 

Fighting has escalated in the past month, leading to the militant group seizing control of the capital.