Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power The New York TimesFive years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? BBCI feel guilt talking to those left behind in Afghanistan. While I enjoy freedom, they are prisoners | Nelufar Hedayat The GuardianThe Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls — and boys as well NPRUnder the Taliban, Afghanistan is, for once, peaceful The Economist
Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power – The New York Times