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Afghanistan marks five years of Taliban rule amid humanitarian crisis

As Afghanistan marks five years since the Taliban returned to power on August 15, 2021, the country faces a profound humanitarian and social crisis. While some residents report increased physical security due to a reduction in active conflict, international organizations warn of a devastating decline in human development.

Women and girls face extreme systematic exclusion. Approximately 2.4 million girls are currently barred from secondary education, and women are largely prohibited from attending universities. UN Women reports that over 100 decrees have been issued targeting women, with many women restricted to leaving their homes only once or twice a month. This exclusion extends to the workforce, where female representation in the civil service has effectively vanished.

The education crisis also impacts boys, as the curriculum has shifted heavily toward religious studies, reducing focus on science, mathematics, and foreign languages. This shift is described by students as leaving them unprepared for future careers.

Economically, the nation is struggling with widespread malnutrition and poverty. The World Food Programme has warned that malnutrition has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly half of all minors being undernourished. Despite the humanitarian emergency, the Taliban government remains largely unrecognized internationally, though some nations maintain contact for deportation and humanitarian purposes.

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Afghanistan · Hoda Jaberian · International Criminal Court · Saifullah Kheibar · Taliban · UN Women · UNESCO · United Nations

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