The BBC says it has followed senior Taliban figures to document how the group is running Afghanistan five years after its return to power, in a report touching on divorce, smartphones and control.
Key facts
- The BBC report marks five years since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
- The BBC says it followed senior Taliban figures as the group reshapes the country.
- The BBC's coverage examines themes including divorce, smartphones and control.
- Further detail on the report's specific findings is not available in the material reviewed.
The BBC has published a report examining how the Taliban govern Afghanistan, five years after the group’s return to power. According to the BBC, its journalists followed senior figures within the movement as the group reshapes the country.
The BBC says the report addresses themes including divorce, smartphones and control, though the specific details of its findings are not set out in the material available here.
The report is framed around the five-year milestone since the Taliban resumed control of Afghanistan in 2021.
Why it matters
The Taliban's return to power in 2021 reshaped governance in Afghanistan, and reporting on how the group runs the country contributes to public understanding of conditions there.
Frequently asked questions
How long has it been since the Taliban returned to power?
According to the BBC, five years have passed since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
What does the BBC report focus on?
The BBC report examines how the Taliban run Afghanistan, following senior figures and covering themes including divorce, smartphones and control.