World · 15 August 2026

Taliban stage a victory parade in Kabul five years after taking power

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The milestone arrives as the United Nations reports that 2.5 million Afghan women and girls are banned from attending high school or university. Fighters drove armoured vehicles past the empty American embassy on Saturday to mark the anniversary of their return. Their government remains unrecognised by most countries, while charities warn an extra 3.5 million people now need urgent help.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 August 2026 at 13:28

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