https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-mark-5-years-since-return-to-power-in-afghanistan-in-photosContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-mark-5-years-since-return-to-power-in-afghanistan-in-photoshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-mark-5-years-since-return-to-power-in-afghanistan-in-photos#u44528Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:07 +0000The Taliban marked five years since taking power in Afghanistan. Women's lives are unrecognisable, with severe restrictions on education and daily life. Aid groups warn of a crisis, and concerns grow over increased global ties with the Taliban. The group's rule has had a devastating impact on girls' education, with boys also suffering.Why it mattersThe Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, marked the end of a 20-year international military presence. Since then, the group has imposed strict Islamic laws, severely restricting women's rights and freedoms.