Afghanistan marks one year since Taliban seizure as woes mount

Bearded Taliban fighters, some hoisting rifles or the white banners of their movement, staged victory parades on foot, bicycles and motorcycles in the streets of Kabul. Schoolyards stood empty Monday as the Taliban announced a public holiday to mark the day, which they refer to as "The Proud Day of August 15" and the "First Anniversary of the Return to Power."

Afghanistan marks one year since Taliban seizure as woes mount
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Bearded Taliban fighters, some hoisting rifles or the white banners of their movement, staged victory parades on foot, bicycles and motorcycles in the streets of Kabul. Schoolyards stood empty Monday as the Taliban announced a public holiday to mark the day, which they refer to as "The Proud Day of August 15" and the "First Anniversary of the Return to Power."