Five Years Under Taliban Rule: A Mixed Picture in Afghanistan The Taliban's return to power in August 2021 marked a significant turning point for Afghanistan, ending two decades of international intervention and paving the way for the group's revival as the dominant force in the country.
Since then, Afghans have experienced a mixed bag of freedoms and restrictions, displacement and poverty, and a deteriorating economy.
Understanding the Taliban's Rise to Power The events leading up to the Taliban's return to power were complex and multifaceted.