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Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return

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What happened

Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:40:40 UTC.

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