Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/photos-patriotic-music-and-flags-mark-taliban-rule-anniversary-in-kabulContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Taliban rule anniversary marked in Kabul with patriotic music and flagshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/photos-patriotic-music-and-flags-mark-taliban-rule-anniversary-in-kabulhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/photos-patriotic-music-and-flags-mark-taliban-rule-anniversary-in-kabul#u44916Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:26 +0000The Taliban marked five years in power with celebrations in Kabul featuring patriotic music and flags. Afghan women have spoken out about their struggles under Taliban rule, with many describing their lives as 'unrecognisable'. The Taliban's rule has been marked by concerns over human rights, particularly for women and girls, and a decline in education and economic opportunities.Why it mattersThe Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 marked the end of a 20-year international military presence in the country. Since then, the group has faced criticism for its human rights