Taliban mark five years of rule with celebrations in Kabul
During events in the capital, officials emphasized the replacement of democratic systems with Islamic law. The celebrations in Kabul occurred as the nation remains plunged into a state of collapse. Observers report the country is still losing ground on basic development metrics. The humanitarian situation has led to widespread poverty and child marriage as families struggle. The region faces a severe human rights crisis five years after the U.S. withdrawal. Reports describe an entrenched and defiant leadership despite the ongoing crisis. International isolation continues to impact the local population. The current regime rejects foreign calls for political reform.
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