Taliban Marks Five Years in Power in Afghanistan Amid Deepening Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis

August 15, 2026, marks five years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. While the Taliban celebrate their 'victory day,' international organizations and human rights groups, including the UN, warn of a severe human rights crisis, particularly for women and girls who face suffocating restrictions on education, employment, and public life. The country also continues to grapple with a protracted humanitarian crisis.