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Afghanistan marks third year after Taliban takeover

Taliban fighters dance as they celebrate their victory at the Ahmad Shah Massoud Square in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2022. Taliban fighters chanted victory slogans next to the US embassy in Kabul on Aug. 15 as they marked the first anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan following a turbulent year that saw women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen.
Taliban fighters dance as they celebrate their victory at the Ahmad Shah Massoud Square in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2022. Taliban fighters chanted victory slogans next to the US embassy in Kabul on Aug. 15 as they marked the first anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan following a turbulent year that saw women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen.
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A Taliban fighter prepares to close the entrance gate of the 91Ó°ÊÓ embassy in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2022.
A Taliban fighter prepares to close the entrance gate of the 91Ó°ÊÓ embassy in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2022.
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Students read during class at a secret school on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Secondary education for girls has been banned since shortly after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan one year ago, spurring the creation of secret, unofficial schools for older girls.
Students read during class at a secret school on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Secondary education for girls has been banned since shortly after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan one year ago, spurring the creation of secret, unofficial schools for older girls.
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Women cover their faces when walking down a street on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The collapse of the economy and the freezing of Afghan and donor funds after the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021 created a humanitarian crisis. Most art, culture and pastimes have been banned. The female population have also had to quit jobs and young girls after the age of 12 can no longer go to school or complete further education.
Women cover their faces when walking down a street on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The collapse of the economy and the freezing of Afghan and donor funds after the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021 created a humanitarian crisis. Most art, culture and pastimes have been banned. The female population have also had to quit jobs and young girls after the age of 12 can no longer go to school or complete further education.
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Faces are covered on female mannequins near shops on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Many murals, advertisements and mannequins featuring women were covered up after the Taliban retook power a year ago.
Faces are covered on female mannequins near shops on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Many murals, advertisements and mannequins featuring women were covered up after the Taliban retook power a year ago.
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A man wears a headband with the flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A man wears a headband with the flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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A man walks by a vandalized mural depicting a group of women on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A man walks by a vandalized mural depicting a group of women on Aug. 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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A woman cries as a child receives treatment for malnutrition on a children’s ward at Indira Gandhi hospital on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A woman cries as a child receives treatment for malnutrition on a children’s ward at Indira Gandhi hospital on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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A child receiving treatment for malnutrition is cared for on a children’s ward at Indira Gandhi hospital on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A child receiving treatment for malnutrition is cared for on a children’s ward at Indira Gandhi hospital on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Babies on a children’s ward at Indira Gandhi hospital receive treatment for malnutrition on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Babies on a children’s ward at Indira Gandhi hospital receive treatment for malnutrition on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Taliban fighters fired into the air as they dispersed a rare rally by women as they chanted "Bread, work and freedom" and marched in front of the education ministry building, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists' return to power, on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Taliban fighters fired into the air as they dispersed a rare rally by women as they chanted "Bread, work and freedom" and marched in front of the education ministry building, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists' return to power, on Aug. 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Taliban members paddle in a boat as they and Afghan families enjoy a visit to one of the lakes in Band-e Amir national park, a popular weekend destination, on Aug. 12, 2022 in Afghanistan.
Taliban members paddle in a boat as they and Afghan families enjoy a visit to one of the lakes in Band-e Amir national park, a popular weekend destination, on Aug. 12, 2022 in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund (C) waves as he arrives to attend a gathering at the former presidential palace in Kabul on Aug.13, 2022.
Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund (C) waves as he arrives to attend a gathering at the former presidential palace in Kabul on Aug.13, 2022.
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A Taliban fighter guards a gate after a gathering attended by Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund and Minister for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Sheikh Mohammad Khalid at the former presidential palace in Kabul on Aug. 13, 2022.
A Taliban fighter guards a gate after a gathering attended by Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund and Minister for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Sheikh Mohammad Khalid at the former presidential palace in Kabul on Aug. 13, 2022.
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