Afghan allies reflect on life five years after U.S. withdrawal

PBS NewsHour began a series examining Afghanistan 25 years after the September 11 attacks, focusing on the experiences of former U.S. allies living under Taliban rule five years after the American military withdrawal. The report was dated 2026-08-20.

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5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule

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We're beginning a series of stories on Afghanistan 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war there. In our first report, we have a look at the lives of three people and their families and how they are faring five years after the Taliban wrenched control from the U.S.-supported government. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.