Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Summary
Five years after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, many restrictions remain on women’s rights, including limits on education and work. The international community is divided about how best to deal with the Taliban, balancing concerns about human rights with the need to provide aid to millions of Afghans facing severe hardship.Key Facts
- The Taliban took control of Kabul and Afghanistan in August 2021.
- Many women and girls are banned from schools after age 12 and face restrictions on work.
- Small businesses run by women, like jam-making workshops, still exist but face new Taliban rules limiting their activities.
- The Taliban government is recognized by few countries; only Russia officially acknowledges their rule.
- Other countries like China, the UAE, and Russia engage with the Taliban through trade and diplomacy without formal recognition.
- International sanctions linked to terrorism and human rights abuses continue to restrict the Taliban.
- About 22 million Afghans depend on foreign aid to survive amid economic crisis and recent natural disasters.
- The global response is split between prioritizing human rights and focusing on economic or security interests.
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