Taliban celebrated the second anniversary of returning to power after the United States withdrew its troops from the warring country.
Today, Afghanistan’s new Islamist rulers have declared a public holiday and are expected to hold parades and gatherings to celebrate their takeover.
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban took over as former president Ashraf Ghani fled the country, leaving its citizens in the wake of a new reality.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid addressed the country. He said:
“On the second anniversary of the conquest of Kabul, we would like to congratulate the mujahid [holy warrior] nation of Afghanistan and ask them to thank Almighty Allah for this great victory.”
“Now that overall security is ensured in the country, the entire territory of the country is managed under a single leadership, an Islamic system is in place and everything is explained from the angle of Sharia.”
World leaders are not in support of the Taliban rule in Afghanistan. The United Nations Human Rights Office released a joint statement this week signed by more than two dozen “human rights experts” in opposition to the changes the Taliban has incorporated within Afghanistan.
“Two years ago, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. Since then, the policies they have imposed on the Afghan population have resulted in a continuous, systematic, and shocking rescinding of a multitude of human rights, including the rights to education, work, and freedoms of expression, assembly, and association,” it said.
“Consistent credible reports of summary executions and acts tantamount to enforced disappearances, widespread arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment, as well as arbitrary displacement have caused increased concern.”
