Under the Islamic fundamentalist group’s rule, the economy has floundered, malnutrition has soared, and more than half a million jobs have been lost. Most women and girls over 12 have been banned from working and attending school.Taliban security personnel stand guard near the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan earlier this year. Aimal Zahir / AFP via Getty ImagesJune 1, 2026, 7:58 AM EDTBy Lindsay MaizlandThis article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News.The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops. Under their harsh rule, they have increasingly cracked down on women’s rights and neglected basic services.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
What to know about the Taliban in Afghanistan
Under the Islamic fundamentalist group’s rule, the economy has floundered, malnutrition has soared, and more than half a million jobs have been lost. Most women and girls over 12 have been banned from working and attending school.
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