Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News
They publishedWhile Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis - AP News
First reportThe Guardian · 15 Aug, 06:00Z
Latest reportAP News · 15 Aug, 09:38Z
Span4 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Taliban leaders marked five years back in power with a celebration at Kabul's Loya Jirga assembly hall.
Why
UN official Richard Bennett warns of a grave rights crisis, while UNESCO says 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary school.
Watch
Foreign engagement efforts, as a Taliban minister calls for mutual interaction while restrictions on women and girls persist.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.