Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News
Taliban leaders marked five years back in power with a celebration at Kabul's Loya Jirga assembly hall.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished06:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished06:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan plunges into a state of collapse – visualised”
Afghanistan’s state of collapse after five years of Taliban rule, visualised.
Key points
- Nearly half the population will need humanitarian aid in 2026 due to economic collapse.
- Inflation rose from 3.6% in 2025 to 7.6% by March 2026, hurting households.
- Unemployment has nearly doubled since 2021; over 500,000 jobs disappeared.
- US aid halted in January 2025, removing about 45% of humanitarian support.
- Women’s rights have sharply regressed, with bans on education and public participation.
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8 8 Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News
Taliban leaders marked five years back in power with a celebration at Kabul's Loya Jirga assembly hall.