The country's Tolo News reports that the UN has warned that the country's "future is bleak if more is not done to reverse the devastating human rights situation". The Kabul-based Khamaa Press says that Afghan journalists living in exile in Pakistan are marking the anniversary as the day freedom of speech in the country died and have lit candles to commemorate "a year in silence". The Afghan Islamic Press says a public holiday will be observed across the country on Monday as Taliban officials celebrate the withdrawal of US and other forces.

Source: The Times August 15, 2022 19:35 UTC