Taliban Marks Five Years in Power with National Celebration in Kabul
By Editor • August 16, 2026 • 1 min read
In a grand display of allegiance, thousands of Taliban supporters gathered in central Kabul this weekend to commemorate five years since the group reclaimed power in Afghanistan. The streets were alive with white flags and chants of religious slogans as convoys of vehicles adorned with Taliban insignia paraded through the city towards a central location near key government ministries.
At the event, heavily armed fighters ensured security while senior officials proclaimed the day as a celebration of the "victory of the Islamic Emirate," highlighting claims of restored security and national sovereignty since the withdrawal of foreign troops.
Despite these assertions, many residents expressed concerns about ongoing economic challenges, including high unemployment and rising costs, which overshadow any sense of security. While some attendees celebrated the end of foreign influence and an improved crime rate, others noted that millions still rely on humanitarian aid, with reports indicating a critical rise in child malnutrition across the country.
Source: www.aljazeera.com
