Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan

News Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan Taliban delegates attend a meeting that opens celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal and the start of Taliban rule,Kabul, Aug. 15, 2026. - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved By Rédaction Africanews Last updated: 15/08 - 14:50 Taliban Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi along with others attended a ceremony and gave speeches in Kabul. The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, after it launched an offensive as the U.S. and other NATO troops withdrew from the country after two decades of war. The withdrawal led to chaotic scenes at and around Kabul’s airport with thousands wanting to leave. Before the takeover, the Taliban stated that, upon assuming power, it would allow women access to education, employment and public participation, albeit in accordance with its interpretation of Islamic principles. Soon after it seized power, the Taliban imposed an indefinite ban on girls’ education beyond the sixth grade and, a few months later, also banned higher education for women until “further notice.” Women also were banned from entering gyms, parks and public baths, from taking part in sports and traveling to distant locations without a “mahram,” or male guardian. You may also like Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 21 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours ago Share More About Taliban Afghanistan War in Afghanistan Afghanistan attack Afghanistan's economy You may also like Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 21 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 3 hours ago On the same subject NEWS 01:09 US considers sending 1,100 Afghans to DR Congo amid resettlement halt 22/04 - 17:03 NO COMMENT 01:00 Civilians caught in crossfire as Pakistan–Afghan border clashes grow 27/02 - 17:15 NO COMMENT 01:00 Pakistan and Afghanistan trade border fire as airstrikes hit cities 27/02 - 15:25 NEWS 01:14 Trump freezes all immigration applications from 19 countries 03/12 - 13:13 NEWS 01:13 Trump targets Somali community amid immigration crackdown 01/12 - 14:24 NEWS 02:02 Trump vows to freeze immigration from "Third World Countries" following Washington, DC shooting 28/11 - 14:35 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 6 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 5 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 1 hour ago

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