Taliban Marks Five Years in Power as White Flags Fly Across Kabul

The Taliban is marking five years of ruling Afghanistan this week with celebrations across the country. White flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been erected throughout the capital Kabul to commemorate the occasion. The group, which seized power in 2021, has used the anniversary to display its continued hold over the nation. The public display of flags signals the Taliban's intent to project stability and permanence in its governance of Afghanistan.