Taliban marks two years since return to power in Afghanistan

“We strongly condemn ongoing and escalating gross human rights violations by the Taliban especially against women and girls and the lack of an effective response from the international community,” said a joint statement from 10 rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Zholia Parsi, one of those who joined in the rare and brief demonstrations by women against Taliban rule ahead of the anniversary, urged more action from the international community.