CAUSE

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“Why is Afghanistan unstable?”

The Taliban's August 2021 takeover and imposition of strict Sharia law caused Afghanistan's instability by dismantling governance and triggering a humanitarian crisis.

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CURRENT STATE

This has collapsed democratic institutions and caused widespread human rights abuses. A humanitarian emergency now exists, with 45% of the population requiring aid. Violent suppression and restrictions have fueled insecurity and economic decline, with deepening poverty.

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