A group of Taliban in the Afghan desert.
- "There are a few here and there."
- ―John Sheppard[src]
The Taliban are a group of Islamic extremists from Afghanistan who fought against United States of America and allies between 2001 and 2014. Major John Sheppard has made several missions in stopping their operation in Afghanistan. In one such incident, he and Captain Charlie Holland were taken under fire by a group of them, when Sheppard attempted a rescue. The Taliban may have also been responsible for launching an RPG into Dex and Mitch's helicopter, killing them both. (SGA: "Home", "Phantoms")