The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official government,

According to UN findings, half of female employees in civil society organisations have lost their jobs this year due to reduced funding.

Four years into Taliban rule, Afghan women remain barred from government, education, and most jobs, UN Special Representative Susan Ferguson said, Tolo News reported. Half of female staff in civil society organizations lost jobs due to funding cuts,