Taliban Regain Control of Afghanistan
20 Years After US-led Ouster
Summary:
The Taliban has retaken control of Afghanistan nearly two decades after they were overthrown by a US-led military invasion. The group's rapid advance across the country has raised concerns about the future of the Afghan government and the rights of its citizens.The Taliban's victory is a stunning reversal of fortune for the United States, which spent trillions of dollars and lost thousands of lives in Afghanistan. The withdrawal of US forces from the country earlier this year created a vacuum that the Taliban has been quick to fill.
The Taliban's return to power is likely to have a profound impact on the Afghan people. The group has a history of imposing strict religious and social laws, and there are concerns that they will roll back the progress made on human rights in recent years.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan. The United Nations has called for a ceasefire and the resumption of peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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