15 Aug 2025, 08:40

Four Years Since the Taliban's Return to Power

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on September 15, 2021.
During the four-year period, significant changes occurred in politics and society.
The Taliban prohibits women from working and studying at universities.

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on September 15, 2021, when President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Since then, many important events have taken place that have changed the situation in the country.

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2021

September 15: The Taliban enters Kabul, restoring power after two decades. September 26: As a result of an attack by Islamic State militants at Kabul airport, over 170 Afghans and 13 American soldiers were killed.

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2022

March 23: The Taliban officially allows girls older than sixth grade to return to school. May 7: The Taliban's Ministry of Virtue and Vice announces that women must wear full-body coverings.

November 10: A ban is introduced for women on attending sports events and parks. November 20: The Taliban holds its first public event.

December 8: The first public execution takes place in Afghanistan since the moment of their return to power.

December 21: Women are banned from attending universities.

December 24: The Taliban prohibits women from working in NGOs.

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2023

July 4: The Taliban closes beauty salons. September 13: The Taliban appoints a new ambassador to China.

July 7: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, causing numerous casualties.

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2024

January 4: The Taliban conducts arrests of women for inappropriate clothing. May 17: An attack on tourists in Bamiyan results in the deaths of six individuals.

July 30: The Taliban does not recognize the diplomatic missions of the previous government.

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2025

January 22: A meeting is held with the US. January 24: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requests an arrest warrant for two high-ranking Taliban officials.

June 4: Russia becomes the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government.