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Taliban marks five years in power with rallies excluding women
Published
The Taliban government marked five years of rule in Afghanistan with street rallies and official celebrations near the former United States embassy. Hundreds gathered while helicopters scattered flowers over a parade of athletes composed only of men because women remain barred from sport. The events projected regime control while the exclusion highlighted continuing restrictions on women’s public life.
Why it matters
The anniversary demonstrates the Taliban’s institutional durability despite international isolation. Women’s exclusion from sport and public participation remains a central rights issue shaping Afghanistan’s recognition, aid relationships and future.
Evidence assessment
The Hindu reports the rallies, location and male-only athletic parade. The account documents the public event, while broader participation levels and dissent outside the celebration are not established by the supplied material.
Medium confidence — The central development is supported by the named report, while important outcomes or primary records remain incomplete.
Coverage assessment
Unknown across 1 source desk.
One distinct reporting source supports this selection; wider coverage is not established by the supplied material.