Afghanistan: One Year After US Withdrawal, Country Remains in Turmoil

One year after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the country remains in turmoil. The Taliban is in control of the government, but the country is facing a humanitarian crisis and an economic collapse.

According to the United Nations, nearly half of the Afghan population is facing food insecurity, and more than 24 million people need humanitarian assistance. The economy has shrunk by 25% since the Taliban takeover, and unemployment is skyrocketing.

The Taliban’s restrictive policies on women and girls have also exacerbated the crisis. Millions of girls are out of school, and women are banned from many jobs. This has made it difficult for families to make ends meet.

The international community is grappling with how to best help Afghanistan. Some countries have provided humanitarian assistance, but they are reluctant to recognize the Taliban government or provide direct financial support. The United States has frozen billions of dollars in Afghan central bank assets, which has further crippled the economy.

The future of Afghanistan is uncertain. The Taliban has shown no signs of moderating its policies, and the humanitarian crisis is only getting worse. The international community must find a way to help the Afghan people without legitimizing the Taliban regime.