BAND-E-AMIR, AFGHANISTAN

The militant Islamic group has also banned most art and culture.

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Rocking the Boat Taliban members relax at one of the lakes in the country's first national park on August 12. Meanwhile, the collapse of the economy and freezing of Afghan and donor funds following the Taliban's takeover of the country a year ago has created an ongoing humanitarian crisis for the country's citizens. The militant Islamic group has also banned most art and culture.

NAVA JAMSHID