Taliban Marks 5 Years In Power In Afghanistan As Rights Groups Sound Alarm
International organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afghanistan has faced over the past five years, in part because Afghan women are under severe restrictions.
The Taliban marked the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan with celebrations at the Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul. According to Associated Press and CityNews, Taliban officials touted having brought stability and an end to conflict after decades of upheaval.
The Taliban seized power on August 15, 2021, as US and NATO troops withdrew following a costly two-decade war. The withdrawal led to chaos at Kabul airport as crowds of people tried to flee the country in desperation. Since taking power, the Taliban have imposed restrictions on women's rights, including banning girls' education beyond the sixth grade and higher education for women, as well as restricting access to public spaces such as gyms and parks.
A top United Nations official warned of a grave human rights crisis in the country, particularly for women and girls. According to NDTV, international organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address natural and humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, in part due to the severe restrictions on Afghan women.
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