# Five years of Taliban rule: Security restored, progress lags

https://mins.news/en/item/23801

- CGTN, 2026-08-16 13:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-16/Five-years-of-Taliban-rule-security-restored-progress-lags-1PEXD7pH72g/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The Taliban is marking five years in power with a “Victory Day” in Kabul, citing restored security and nationwide calm. Afghanistan nevertheless remains internationally isolated, while more than 2.6 million girls are barred from secondary education and nearly 22 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance. Although residents say widespread conflict has ended, daily survival remains difficult.

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