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…

Five years after the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis is worsening as women and girls remain barred from education, work and public life.

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are marking five years since regaining power. Some Kabul residents feel safer but urge leaders to focus on jobs and education.