NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
Taliban marks five-year anniversary of return to power in Afghanistan
Taliban officials held a gathering at the Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul on Saturday to commemorate five years since their return to power. The event featured claims of restored national stability and the conclusion of long-term conflict.
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The event marks a significant political milestone for the current Afghan administration, which remains under international scrutiny regarding human rights and governance.
Key Facts
- The Taliban marked the fifth anniversary of their return to power on Saturday.
- The event was held at the Loya Jirga assembly hall in Kabul.
- Taliban officials stated that their rule has restored stability to the country.
- Taliban officials claimed their rule has ended decades of conflict in Afghanistan.
- A United Nations official issued a warning regarding a human rights crisis in the country.
Who's Mentioned
personAbdul Salam Hanafi“Deputy prime minister in charge of administrative affairs.”organizationUnited Nations“International body monitoring human rights in Afghanistan.”locationLoya Jirga assembly hall“The specific venue for the anniversary event.”personHamdullah Fitrat“Deputy spokesman for the Taliban government.”other2.4 million“Number of girls excluded from secondary education.”personAmir Khan Muttaqi“Foreign Minister of the Taliban government.”locationKabul“The city where the anniversary gathering took place.”other300“Number cited by Taliban officials regarding daily casualties prior to their rule”personMolvi Hayatullah Mahajar Farahi“Deputy minister for broadcasting at the Ministry of Information and Culture.”organizationTaliban“The governing authority in Afghanistan.”personRichard Bennett“UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan.”organizationUNESCO“UN agency reporting on education statistics.”