Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power, with women mostly absent from public ceremonies. Afghanistan remains diplomatically isolated, humanitarian needs are growing and women are increasingly excluded from public life. ... »»»

Five years into Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women have been particularly affected by the government’s restrictions. They are banned from public places including parks and excluded from most jobs, while girls are barred from education beyond the age of 12. FRANCE 24’s Peter O’Brien spoke to indepen»»»

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. Outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, armoured Taliban vehicles took part in a parade, ‌displaying flags and banners, and celebrating »»»

Five years after returning to power, the Taliban remain firmly in control of Afghanistan. They govern the country, collect taxes, build infrastructure and engage with countries across the region. However, most major governments haven’t formally recognized them as Afghanistan's legitimate rulers. So»»»

By Grade 11, Hashmat Mubariz had stopped attending school regularly. He was still officially enrolled. The Taliban had not barred him from the classroom, as they had barred his two sisters. But Mubariz, who later taught himself English, became an English instructor and now hosts a podcast and helps»»»