- Taliban marked five years in power with large celebrations at the Loya Jirga and city convoys under tight security — notably with no women present.
- The government touts restored stability and urges international engagement, but remains largely isolated diplomatically.
- U.N. officials warn of a deep human-rights crisis — including bans that keep about 2.4 million girls out of secondary school — and report widespread abuses against women and minorities.
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