The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official government,

Thousands of Afghan men gathered in Kabul to watch helicopters scatter flowers to mark the fourth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, while women were barred from the public festivities. Since seizing control on August 15,

Aug. 15 marks four years since the Taliban captured Afghanistan's capital city Kabul just hours after U.S. troops withdrew. Londoners with ties to the country say the changes have induced worry for the future of women and young girls back home.