Five years after Kabul fell, the reckoning over Afghanistan is far from over

Five years after the Taliban's takeover of Kabul, the human cost and implications of their regime continue to weigh heavily on Afghanistan. The Taliban's return has led to the systematic exclusion of women from public life, stifling freedoms, and imposing strict moral codes. This has caused widespread displacement and created an environment of fear, where media and dissent are heavily suppressed. The international community is still grappling with the consequences of this shift, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the challenges of rebuilding a stable Afghanistan.