Conflict● ElevatedAug 14 · Aug 14, 2026, 1:49 PM
Taliban pressured by insurgents after 5 years in power
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]
The Taliban managed to retake power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. Now, they face armed factions who challenge the Taliban rule and strain their central claim of providing security.
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