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Politics · Middle EastTaliban mark fifth anniversary in power as UN warns of rights crisis
On 15 August 2026, Taliban officials marked five years since their return to power in Afghanistan with ceremonies at the Loya Jirga in Kabul. The UN special rapporteur on human rights warned of systemic gender persecution, while UNESCO estimates 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary education.
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Conflict & Security · AfricaSudan’s Meroe pyramids at risk from war and sand accumulation
Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are deteriorating due to halted preservation efforts and sand accumulation amid the country’s ongoing war. Archaeologists warn of potential collapses, while UNESCO reports over 100 cultural sites damaged since April 2023.
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