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Afghan allies reflect on life five years after Taliban takeover

Five years after the Taliban took control from the U.S.-supported Afghan government, three Afghan allies and their families reflect on how they are faring under Taliban rule. The report is part of a series marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war in Afghanistan.
WHO: Leila Molana-Allen and Eric O'Connor
WHAT: A report profiles three Afghan allies and their families reflecting on their lives five years after the Taliban took control.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Afghanistan
WHY: The reflections are prompted by the five-year mark since the Taliban took control from the U.S.-supported government.

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