15/08/2026
Five years after taking power, the Taliban have restored relative calm, but Afghanistan faces a deep economic crisis and severe humanitarian emergency. Falling wages, near-total international isolation, and strict restrictions on women have cut off foreign aid, leaving millions struggling to survive. As analysts warn of growing alienation and armed resistance, can traditional rule sustain a modern nation?
Read the full story by the senior correspondent of RFE/RL’s, Daud Khattak, to understand how life in Afghanistan has changed—and where it might be headed.
Taliban restrictions on women have cut off vital foreign aid, worsening economic crisis