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Taliban Marks 3rd Anniversary with Parade at Bagram, Showcases U.S. Military Equipment

Aug 14, 2024, 03:30 PM

The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan on August 14, 2024, with a military parade at the former U.S. military base in Bagram. The event marked three years since the Taliban seized Kabul on August 15, 2021, following the rapid withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces. The parade showcased military equipment left behind by the U.S. forces, including fighter aircraft and homemade bombs. The celebrations, held according to the Persian calendar, included festivities in key Afghan cities. Diplomats from China and Iran attended the ceremony, highlighting the Taliban's international engagements despite the government remaining unrecognized by any state due to its restrictive policies, particularly towards women.