Taliban Firmly in Control in Afghanistan 25 Years After US-Led Invasion to Oust Them
The war left tens of thousands dead and reshaped Afghan society, while the Taliban have restored many restrictions on women and girls.
- Thursday, October 8, 2026, marks 25 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan began. The Taliban are now firmly back in control, having reinstated draconian restrictions, particularly on women and girls.
- Deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat called October 7, 2001, a "dark day," stating that after a long struggle, "Afghans succeeded in liberating their country" following the 20-year war that cost tens of thousands of Afghan lives.
- Former doctor Muin Gul Chamkanai, who heads the Shkula Charitable Foundation, noted the American presence brought certain freedoms but "pervasive corruption and often heavy-handed military tactics soon bred deep resentment," making outcomes the "exact opposite" of stated goals.
- Dr. Nigar Nangrahari, 58, observed that while the U.S. presence improved infrastructure, "they granted us freedom-- but not the kind that Afghans could truly benefit from," as women now face bans on higher education.
- Clothing shop owner Tahmina Mangal urges women to "study, pursue professional training alongside your regular schooling, and seek higher education," warning that without educated women, Afghanistan will lack doctors and teachers for society.
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A quarter-century later, the legacy of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan endures
Dr. Nigar Nangrahari was on a night shift in a Kabul hospital when the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan began 25 years ago - an event that would shape her and her country's future for decades to come.
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Times of IndiaA quarter century later, legacy of US-led invasion of Afghanistan endures
The 25th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Afghanistan reflects on its enduring impact on Afghans. Many citizens express feelings of loss regarding personal freedoms following the Taliban's return to power. Women's rights in education and employment face significant restrictions despite some improvements in security. Formerly hopeful youths now see their futures hindered by limited opportunities and harsh regulations.
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This week marks 25 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, the beginning of what would become the longest war in U.S. history. After installing a pro-Western government in Kabul in December 2001, U.S. and other NATO troops would remain in the country for the next two decades battling a stubborn insurgency — until a […] The post Afghanistan, 25 Years Later: Journalist Emran Feroz on the Legacy of “America’s Longest War” appeared first o…
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