Taliban marks 5 years in power after capturing Kabul
Five years ago, in August 2021, the radical Islamic movement 'Taliban' came to power in Afghanistan.
Consensus
- The Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, 5 years ago.
- The Taliban entered the capital city, Kabul, on August 15, 2020.
- The Taliban's rule has led to a worsening situation for women in Afghanistan.
- The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains extremely difficult.
- The Taliban have maintained power for five years since their takeover.
Points of divergence
- The current time is discussing the collapse of the Afghan government and the evacuation efforts, including interviews with a former advisor to the Afghan president and an American diplomat involved in the evacuation. — tg_currenttime
- Radio Svoboda interviewed young Afghans in Kabul before and after the Taliban's return to power, focusing on their fears and how their lives have changed over the past five years. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The Taliban have achieved limited international recognition despite their retention of power over five years. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (3 sources)
- On August 15, five years have passed since the Taliban militants captured Kabul and took control of the country. — Настоящее Время
- Five years ago, on August 15, 2021, units of the radical Afghan Islamic movement "Taliban" entered... — Радио Свобода
- Five years ago, in August 2021, the radical Islamic movement 'Taliban' came to power in Afghanistan. — BBC News Русская служба