France 24 · WorldNews · 2026-08-15
'Suffocating restrictions' shadow five years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan
Five years after seizing Kabul and returning to power, the Taliban is celebrating what it calls a more secure and "free" Afghanistan. But its anniversary comes amid mounting criticism over sweeping restrictions on women and girls, economic hardship and continued international isolation. 'Suffocating restrictions' shadow five years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan
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