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Taliban to shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters for their takeover anniversary

Afghanistan faces nearly 10 million people with acute food insecurity and restrictions on women's education as the Taliban mark four years since taking control in 2021.

  • The Taliban will shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters to mark the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021.
  • The celebration comes as Afghanistan faces challenges like a refugee influx, a struggling economy, food insecurity, and restrictions on women's education and employment.
  • UNESCO's director-general criticized the Taliban's decision to bar women from secondary and higher education, stating it has 'disastrous consequences' for the country's development.
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The Taliban celebrate their 4th anniversary at the head of Afghanistan.

·Montreal, Canada
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Video - The return to power of the Taliban, which took place on 15 August 2021 with the capture of Kabul, led the country to a deep humanitarian crisis, widespread repression and an ultra-conservative organization of society.

·Paris, France
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The Taliban celebrate Friday the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan, with the recognition of their government by Russia and hoping to see other countries follow.

·Montreal, Canada
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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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