Many people are confused when things that the Taliban say don't seem to match up to reality. Some people believe that this means the Taliban are liars. Nothing could be further from the truth. You simply need to understand Taliban slang and lingo. Therefore, BKW has created a "Taliban Translation Guide" to help you out. Read and Enjoy!

Anti-Aircraft Unit

Men with slingshots

Anti-Tank Unit

2 dozen guys with spears

Bin Laden is safe

Bin Laden is hiding under a burqa pretending to be a woman

Brazen Slut

Woman with ankles showing

Eat

What you do if your camel goes lame

Enforcing Proper Grooming

Beating people who don't have beards long enough to trip over

Fighting to the Last Breath

Running when fired at

Enforcing the Law

Stopping people from flying kites and playing music

Moderate Taliban

Taliban who prefer hanging people for watching TV instead of stoning them

Negotiate

Delay as long as possible

Prime Real Estate

Cave with two ways out

Safe House

Red Cross

Self Defense

Blowing up a school bus full of kids in another country

Tactical Regrouping

Hiding in Caves

Tactical Retreat

Running for your life

Tank Parking Lot

Mosque

Weapon

Stick

"Top Notch" Weapon

Stick with a nail in it