Taliban Completes 5 Years in Power Amid Mounting Humanitarian Concerns

The Taliban has marked five years since taking control of Afghanistan, a milestone drawing sharp criticism from international bodies. The United Nations and various global organisations have raised concerns over the group's handling of the country's ongoing humanitarian and natural crises. A key factor cited for the inadequate crisis response is the Taliban's severe restrictions imposed on Afghan women. Rights groups continue to sound alarms over the deteriorating situation faced by the Afghan population under Taliban rule.