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A year under the Taliban

This collection of articles examines the change in Afghanistan’s society and economy since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021

The village wedding caught in the Taliban’s battle for Kabul
In August 2021, Dost Kol prepared to celebrate. The next 24 hours brought tragedy
Afghan roads once menaced by the Taliban are now safer — for some
With the insurgents in power, countrywide routes are more secure but women face draconian travel restrictions
How we live now: Afghanistan’s women speak
Over the course of a year of Taliban rule, a group of women writers share their thoughts, fears and dreams via a messaging app
Life under the Taliban: ‘what matters is that we’re hungry’
Economic collapse since Islamists retook power a year ago leaves many Afghans struggling to make ends meet
The Taliban’s new order: ‘We’ll introduce a system for the world’
Kabul regime is reshaping government and cracking down on corruption in its quest for a self-sufficient Islamic state
Drone strike killing of al-Qaeda’s Ayman al-Zawahiri deals setback to Taliban
Afghan regime’s push for legitimacy has been undermined by US reach into heart of Kabul

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