Afghanistan marks five years under Taliban rule amid calls for jobs and education
Afghanistan marked five years under Taliban rule on August 14, 2026, with reporting noting improved security in some areas but continued brutal oppression and low economic growth, alongside public calls for job creation and expanded education access, particularly for girls. Separately, Visa launched in Afghanistan in partnership with HesabPay.
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@TheEconomist
How are the Taliban ruling Afghanistan? Five years after America’s chaotic withdrawal, @tom_sasse travelled 1,000km around the country. He found that the Taliban have brought security for the first time in decades, but brutal oppression and low economic growth mean people are https://t.co/CK5dshsT7n
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Afghanistan marks 5 years under Taliban rule amid calls for jobs, education Afghanistan's Taliban rulers mark five years in power. While some residents report increased safety, many are pleading for job creation and expanded access to education, particularly for girls banned
@KhanAbbas201
Never did I think I'd see the day @Visa would launch in Afghanistan of all places. As someone who has family back home, this is genuinely life-changing. Shoutout to @HesabPay_ and @torabyou for making this happen. 🇦🇫