Taliban calls on US Congress to release frozen Afghan assetsThe $9.5bn in frozen assets and loans threatens to worsen humanitarian crisis in country, group says.
Taliban rule sparks hopes of peace in rural AfghanistanAway from the cities, many believe Taliban’s rule could bring a stop to fighting and hope for an end to corruption.
Afghanistan: Taliban leader warns of infiltratorsWarning by Haibatullah Akhunzada comes as the movement faces increased attacks from hardline groups.