Five years on, Afghanistan's Taliban build foreign ties despite rights concerns

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Five years after taking power, Afghanistan's Taliban have expanded diplomatic and economic ties globally despite ongoing human rights concerns. The Taliban government remains largely isolated internationally due to a refusal by many countries to formally recognize it.

Since they seized power in Afghanistan five years ago, the Taliban have succeeded in expanding their diplomatic and economic ties with countries around the world. But Afghanistan remains largely isolated due to a widespread refusal to formally recognise the Taliban government over human rights abuses.