In Photos: Taliban Mark 5 Years Since Return To Power In Afghanistan

A boy holds an AK-style rifle while sitting in a vehicle decorated with Taliban flags during celebrations in Kabul. Afghanistan. Saturday. Aug. 15. 2026.. Young children look out from a car as a Taliban flag is held nearby on eve of the fifth anniversary of Taliban rule in Kabul.. Sima covers her face at grave of her six-month-old granddaughter. her daughter Diba's daughter. who died during winter. in Kabul. Afghanistan. Wednesday. Aug. 12. 2026.. A flower seller arranges bouquets ahead of celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal and the start of Taliban rule in Kabul. Afghanistan.. A group of young women walk past a woman selling plastic water jugs along a street in Kabul.. Four young girls dressed in matching outfits hold Taliban flags on the eve of the fifth anniversary of Taliban rule in Kabul. Afghanistan.. Taliban delegates from across country attend a meeting that opens celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of Taliban rule. at the Loya Jirga Hall in Kabul.. A boy and a woman ride in the open trunk of a car on the eve of the fifth anniversary of Taliban rule in Kabul.. Taliban government supporters attend celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. A boy sits among Taliban delegates during a meeting opening celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power in Kabul.. Children ride on a vehicle and wave Taliban flags during celebrations in Kabul.. Taliban government supporters attend celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. A Taliban policeman rests beside his rifle during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. Children ride on a motorcycle carrying Taliban flags during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. A boy walks past Taliban members riding motorcycles and waving flags during celebrations in Kabul. Afghanistan. Saturday. Aug. 15. 2026.. Taliban government supporters dance during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. Taliban supporters reach for flags during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. Taliban government supporters march during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power. in Kabul.. A Taliban delegate takes a selfie as he attends the opening meeting for celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of Taliban rule in Kabul.

In Photos: Taliban Mark 5 Years Since Return To Power In Afghanistan

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