The Taliban flood the streets of Kabul on the first anniversary of the withdrawal of the last US-led troops from Afghanistan, celebrating with gunshots, white flags bearing the Islamic proclamation of faith and fireworks. Afghanistan's new rulers -- not formally recognised by any other nation -- have reimposed their harsh version of Islamic law on the impoverished country, with women squeezed out of public life. But despite the restrictions, and a deepening humanitarian crisis, many Afghans say they are glad the foreign forces that prompted the Taliban insurgency left after a brutal 20-year war.

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