Ethnic Persians make up 50% of the Population of afghanistan and settle nearly 65% of its landmass. They are the most progressive people in the country and persian regions of the country are largely peaceful. One the other hand, the Taliban is predominantly composed of ethnic pashtuns, a group of people who mainly live in pakistan and the far eastern regions of afghanistan. This is a tribute to the Persians of Afghanistan who comprise the largest Persian group outside of Iran