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TALIBAN rulers were warned of a grave human rights crisis as they celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan. They were joined by other officials at the Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul on Saturday to mark the occasion. United States and other Nato troops withdrew from the country on Augu

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The Taliban seized power on Aug. 15, 2021, as the U.S. and other NATO troops withdrew following a costly two-decade war. The U.S. withdrawal led to chaos at Kabul airport as crowds of people tried to flee the country in desperation.

Taliban rulers and other male officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional assembly hall to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power. There were no women present.

The Taliban marked five years of rule after US troops' withdrawal in 2021, which the group said was the result of 'morale, courage and divine assistance'.

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By Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Rick Noack KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. Outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, armoured Taliban vehicles took part in a p

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis  AP News

Taliban mark 5 years in power as aid groups warn of crisis  dawn.com

Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis  reuters.com

A view of BTPS at Kuditini near Ballari | Photo Credit: File Photo With the State’s daily power demand ranging between 310 MU and 350 MU compared to around 200 MU in August 2025, KPCL officials stated that hydropower alone cannot meet the State’s total electricity demand due to inadequate rainfall. KPCL is now working

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