Afghanistan’s state of collapse after five years of Taliban rule, visualised.
They publishedFive years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan plunges into a state of collapse – visualised
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Who
What
- 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.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Economy, Politics · language: eng
topics: Economy, Politics · language: eng
When
published 15 Aug, 06:00Z
ingested 15 Aug, 06:22Z · headline rewritten 16 Aug, 11:09Z
ingested 15 Aug, 06:22Z · headline rewritten 16 Aug, 11:09Z
Rewrite
original kept above, struck through · model gpt-5.6-sol
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https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/15/five-years-taliban-rule-afghanistan-collapse-visualised
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