Five years on from the Taliban’s return to power, the group is reshaping Afghanistan’s institutions and everyday life, the BBC reports. Journalists accompanied senior Taliban figures to observe how policies and priorities set in Kabul are being implemented across the country, affecting everything from family law to the use of mobile technology.
Reporting on family and social order, the BBC examined changes in the handling of divorce and other aspects of personal status that touch on private and domestic life. The coverage highlights how legal interpretations and administrative practices have been adjusted since the takeover, changing the way disputes are resolved and how households interact with official institutions.
Another focus of the reporting was technology: smartphones and digital communication have become a battleground for influence and control. The BBC’s reporting followed how authorities are responding to the spread of mobile devices and social media, and what that means for information flows, enforcement and citizens’ daily routines.
Together, these strands illustrate broader dynamics of governance under the Taliban. The BBC’s access to senior figures provided a view of the group’s priorities and methods as it consolidates power and seeks to project authority across Afghanistan’s cities and rural areas.
The reporting does not only document policy but also the practical consequences for Afghans navigating the new rules and institutions. It offers insights into how the movement is translating its mandate into administrative practice, and how those changes are being felt in homes, on phones and in public life.