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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.

SourcesThe Guardian06:00 UTCAP News09:38 UTCSave

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • Taliban leaders celebrated five years back in power at Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul.
  • UN official Richard Bennett warns of a grave human rights crisis in Afghanistan.
  • Education bans persist: UNESCO estimates 2.4 million girls excluded from secondary schooling.
  • Women remain barred from public spaces and higher education under Taliban rule.
  • Foreign engagement urged; Taliban minister urges mutual interaction with other countries.

Why it matters. UN official Richard Bennett warns of a grave rights crisis, while UNESCO says 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary school.

What to watch. Foreign engagement efforts, as a Taliban minister calls for mutual interaction while restrictions on women and girls persist.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan plunges into a state of collapse – visualised”

Key points from The Guardian
  • 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.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • Taliban leaders celebrated five years back in power at Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul.
  • UN official Richard Bennett warns of a grave human rights crisis in Afghanistan.
  • Education bans persist: UNESCO estimates 2.4 million girls excluded from secondary schooling.
  • Women remain barred from public spaces and higher education under Taliban rule.
  • Foreign engagement urged; Taliban minister urges mutual interaction with other countries.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan plunges into a state of collapse – visualised”
Key points from The Guardian
  • 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.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • Taliban leaders celebrated five years back in power at Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul.
  • UN official Richard Bennett warns of a grave human rights crisis in Afghanistan.
  • Education bans persist: UNESCO estimates 2.4 million girls excluded from secondary schooling.
  • Women remain barred from public spaces and higher education under Taliban rule.
  • Foreign engagement urged; Taliban minister urges mutual interaction with other countries.

Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 8th of 10.

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5.0
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+1.0
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High-reliability sources
+0.75
Corroboration by independent outlets
+0.8
Score
8.8

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