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Afghanistan· KabulTaliban Marks Five Years in Power in Afghanistan Amidst International Isolation
The Taliban celebrates its fifth anniversary of returning to power in Afghanistan, facing continued international isolation and criticism over human rights abuses.
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Taliban Marks Five Years in Power in Afghanistan Amidst Crisis and International Isolation
First report 5h agoLast update 44m agoCritics and aid groups highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis, economic hardship, and severe human rights abuses, especially the denial of education and rights for women and girls, with zero accountability.
Some sources criticize Western media for perceived hypocrisy, arguing that the West previously sponsored Islamist movements in Afghanistan and now sheds 'crocodile tears' over the Taliban's rule.
The Taliban marks the anniversary with celebrations, asserting that Afghanistan's affairs should be decided by Afghans and seeking renewed international ties and investment, particularly from the US.
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