Kabul, Aug 14, 2026 (AFP) - Taliban govt to mark five years ruling Afghanistan

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The Taliban government celebrates five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with the authorities hailing their country's "freedom" and security, while critics decry tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life. Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul, where new murals declare: "Independence is a sign of dignity, pride and identity". The authorities will host a crick......

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