How life has changed for Afghans since the Taliban takeover
By DW
17 August 2022 |
7:14 am
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban overthrew Ashraf Ghani's government and seized power in Afghanistan. One year later, the country is facing multiple challenges that demand immediate global attention.
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