The Taliban marked five years in power in Afghanistan, projecting an image of control, but Reuters Pakistan and Afghanistan Bureau Chief warns the gains have co

Crime News • 2026-08-17 07:00 UTC • By Billy Odell Tucker-Robinson

The Taliban marked five years in power in Afghanistan, projecting an image of control, but Reuters Pakistan and Afghanistan Bureau Chief warns the gains have come at a 'huge cost' for women and girls [▻](https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2089226270685188097/vid/avc1/1…

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