Photos of people celebrating the Taliban anniversary in Kabul

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1:15 PM on Friday, August 15

By NAVA JAMSHIDI and SIDDIQULLAH

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of Afghans gathered in Kabul to watch helicopters scatter flowers to mark the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power.

Since seizing control on August 15, 2021, the Taliban has imposed strict interpretations of Islamic law, severely restricting the rights of women and girls.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

 

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