Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban: safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
Summary
Afghanistan is marking five years since the Taliban took control following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. While some people in Kabul feel safer now, many are asking the Taliban to create jobs and allow education for girls older than 12, which the group currently bans.Key Facts
- The Taliban regained power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, after the U.S. and NATO troops left.
- Many Kabul residents say streets feel safer than in previous decades of war.
- The Taliban banned girls over age 12 from going to school and restricted women’s work and travel.
- The group initially promised to protect women’s rights but later imposed strict rules based on their interpretation of Islamic law.
- Economic hardship remains a major problem for many Afghans.
- People want the Taliban government to create more jobs and improve schooling opportunities.
- The United Nations says there is more stability but warns it will not last without respect for basic rights and lifting restrictions on women.
- The Taliban are mostly isolated internationally and face criticism over human rights and terrorism issues.
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