Afghan Public Anger Grows Over Five Years of Taliban Rule, Nationwide Protest Call

Afghan Public Anger Grows Over Five Years of Taliban Rule, Nationwide Protest Call

Aug 16, 2026|Webdesk

Afghanistan’s Taliban rule has entered its fifth year, with citizens across the country expressing growing anger and frustration over the current situation. In video messages emerging from various cities, Afghan citizens have strongly criticized the policies of the Taliban administration, economic deterioration and rising unemployment.

Citizens Say Five Years of Taliban Rule Have Pushed Afghanistan 50 Years Back

Citizens say that over the past five years, Afghanistan has suffered severe economic, social and diplomatic decline, pushing the country decades backward. They argue that government failures have plunged Afghanistan deeper into isolation and crisis.

Major Public Concerns and Ground Realities

Severe Economic Crisis: Poverty, inflation and acute food shortages have made life increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens.

Protest Call from Kandahar: Unemployed and impoverished citizens in Kandahar have reportedly called on people to take to the streets and raise their voices collectively.

Public Reaction: Citizens say that protecting their rights now requires collective action and resistance rather than continued individual silence.