Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis

On August 15, 2026, the Taliban celebrated the fifth anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan, with events in Kabul and elsewhere. The anniversary comes as international aid groups warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis in the country. Five years after the fall of the U.S.-backed government, the Taliban remain internationally isolated, though some countries have engaged with them. Meanwhile, Afghans who worked for the U.S. military fear losing their green cards and face an uncertain future.