{
  "id": 13004655,
  "title": "Taliban firmly in control in Afghanistan 25 years after US-led invasion to oust them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/taliban-firmly-in-control-in-afghanistan-25-years-after-us-led",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:31:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/08/taliban-firmly-in-control-in-afghanistan-25-years-after-us-led-invasion-to-oust-them/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Nigar Nangrahari, an obstetrician-gynecologist, vividly recalls the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan 25 years ago. The invasion, aimed at dismantling al-Qaida, brought about significant changes in Afghanistan's landscape. Nangrahari witnessed residents taking revenge on Taliban members and the restoration of freedoms for many, but also saw the Taliban's harsh rule which saw the oppression of women and the eradication of public life for them.\n\nAfghanistan, a deeply conservative Muslim society, underwent a significant transformation with the U.S. presence. While there were improvements in women's education and employment opportunities, the country also suffered from pervasive corruption and military tactics that bred resentment. The return of the Taliban, now 25 years after the invasion, has reinstated many draconian restrictions, particularly on women and girls. Despite security improvements, the loss of personal freedoms, especially for women, has been a significant setback for many. The future remains uncertain, with women worrying about the impact on their education and participation in governance, which they view as crucial for Afghanistan's future.",
  "summary": "KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Dr. Nigar Nangrahari was on a night shift in a Kabul hospital when the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan began 25 years ago — an event that would shape her and her country’s future for decades to come.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Asia Times",
        "title": "Bit by bit, the Taliban is losing control of Afghanistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bit-by-bit-the-taliban-is-losing-control-of-afghanistan",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:46:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}