Taliban mark 5 years in power as aid groups warn of crisis

The Taliban celebrated five years in power in Afghanistan on Saturday, projecting an image of control while international aid and rights groups highlighted worsening crises. Armored Taliban vehicles paraded outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, celebrating what the government termed "victory day" against Western domination.

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issues and problems that may still exist.

Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani acknowledged in a video address that "issues and problems that may still exist," despite the government's claims. His rare admission pointed to the significant challenges the Taliban face in governing the nation.

International organizations and the UN have raised concerns about the Taliban's ability to manage Afghanistan's persistent natural and humanitarian crises. These challenges are compounded by severe restrictions imposed on Afghan women. The country has also seen a recent spate of assassinations targeting key regional officials in the northeast, adding to the instability.

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morale, courage

The Taliban's return to power, which Haqqani attributed to "morale, courage" and "divine assistance," has not alleviated the deep-seated problems facing the country. The ongoing crises and internal security issues paint a grim picture of Afghanistan's situation five years into Taliban rule.

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divine assistance