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Afghanistan's Taliban regime struggles to deliver

Five years after regaining power, the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is marked by relative security but widespread poverty. The economy is struggling, and the country remains isolated from the international community due to its ban on women's education and human rights abuses.

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The essential points

  1. 01The Taliban has maintained security in Afghanistan, but at the cost of economic prosperity.
  2. 02Poverty has risen substantially, with many people struggling to access basic necessities.
  3. 03The country remains isolated due to its ban on women's education and human rights abuses.
  4. 04Aid has been significantly cut, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The full brief

Five years after regaining power, the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is marked by relative security but widespread poverty. The economy is struggling, and the country remains isolated from the international community due to its ban on women's education and human rights abuses.