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Afghans rebuild their lives in France five years after Taliban takeover

Afghans rebuild their lives in France five years after Taliban takeover
France 24 Saturday 15 August 2026, 09:13 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Five years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment. For women like refugee doctor Fardina Samadi, France offers freedoms denied under Taliban rule, but rebuilding a career and integrating into French society remain difficult.

Five years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment. For women like refugee doctor Fardina Samadi, France offers freedoms denied under Taliban rule, but rebuilding a career and integrating into French society remain difficult.
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