How Afghanistan has changed after a year of Taliban rule

Economic collapse, a crackdown on women’s rights and an exodus of the professional class leaves country in crisis

Taliban celebrate the first anniversary of their takeover
(Image credit: Paula Bronstein /Getty Images)

One year on from the Taliban’s dramatic return to power in Afghanistan and the country is in crisis and at a crossroads.

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