Kabul: Celebrating its second year since reclaiming authority, Afghanistan's Taliban government orchestrated a series of events on Tuesday, aiming to portray an image of stability and normalcy.

The presidential palace in Kabul hosted a flag-raising ceremony, accompanied by a speech from supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, vowing allegiance to Islamic law and the protection of women's rights.

Nonetheless, the Taliban's governance tenure has been overshadowed by grave human rights violations, encompassing the curbing of women's rights and targeting of minority groups. The nation is grappling with an acute economic crisis, characterized by rampant impoverishment and widespread hunger.

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This milestone coincides with a time when global consensus on engagement with the Taliban regime has eroded. While China and Russia have chosen cooperation, the United States and the European Union adhere to isolation.

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The trajectory of the Taliban's future remains uncertain. A plethora of challenges, including economic turmoil, terrorism threats, and citizen resistance, cast a shadow on their authority. Whether the Taliban can solidify control and effectively govern Afghanistan remains an open question.

Since their resurgence in August 2021, pivotal events have unfolded in Afghanistan:

• Swift consolidation of power by the Taliban, securing major cities within weeks.
• The exodus of the former Afghan government, coupled with the withdrawal of U.S. and allied troops.
• Enactment of rigid interpretations of Islamic law, curtailing the rights of women and minority groups.
• The nation spiraling into an economic abyss, marked by widespread poverty and hunger.
• Confrontation with terrorist threats and resistance from Afghan citizens.

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The second anniversary of the Taliban's return underscores Afghanistan's ongoing plight. Amidst human rights transgressions under Taliban rule, the nation grapples with multifaceted crises. As the international community grapples with divergent engagement approaches, the Taliban's ability to consolidate power