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WorldPosted at: Aug 14 2022 7:57PM


Taliban declare August 15 holiday to celebrate one year of rule

Kabul, Aug 14 (UNI) The Taliban (under UN sanctions over terrorism) have declared August 15, the day when it captured Kabul last year, a public holiday to mark the first anniversary of its rise to power in Afghanistan, according to a document at Sputnik's disposal.
At the same time, leaders of the movement have promised to remove a number of national holidays from the calendar.
The Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, resulting in the collapse of the US-backed civilian government and mass evacuations. The Afghan population has been facing a deepening economic, humanitarian and security crisis since then, while the movement is being heavily criticized over violations of human rights and freedoms in the country.
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