{
  "id": 1083913,
  "title": "Taliban government supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/taliban-government-supporters-dance-take-selfies-in-kabul-celebrations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:10:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/taliban-government-supporters-dance-take-selfies-in-kabul-celebrations-6321626"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kabul witnessed a festive atmosphere as supporters of the Taliban gathered to celebrate the government's five-year rule. Hundreds of Afghans, mostly men and children, gathered near the former U.S. embassy, waving the Taliban's white flag and taking selfies while dancing to patriotic music. Some Taliban members posed with AK-47 rifles and even a rocket-propelled grenade. The authorities have faced criticism for enforcing strict Islamic laws, particularly against women and girls, but some were delighted by the anniversary. A 28-year-old construction business owner in Kandahar expressed optimism about Afghanistan's future, calling for more countries to engage with the Taliban government. However, the celebrations were limited to specific areas, and the streets once bustling with foreign officials were now quiet.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Hundreds of Afghans, mostly men and children, celebrated in Kabul",
    "Taliban supporters waved white flag, danced to patriotic music",
    "Authorities criticized for enforcing strict Islamic laws against women"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}