City
Epaper

Afghanistan: Anti-Taliban protests erupt, 3 demonstrators shot dead

By ANI | Updated: August 19, 2021 04:00 IST

Raising slogans and furling Afghan flags, civilians across the war-ravaged country took to the streets to protest against Taliban takeover.

Open in App

Raising slogans and furling Afghan flags, civilians across the war-ravaged country took to the streets to protest against Taliban takeover.

The protests were the first demonstrations against the Taliban since the terror group seized the Afghan capital, Kabul.

No violent incidents were reported during these protests except in Jalalabad. At least three Afghans were shot to death in the city after Taliban terrorists opened fire.

"At least three people reportedly shot dead in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad during a protest rally held against the removal of Afghan flag by the Taliban," Turkey's TRT reported.

Several provinces across Afghanistan witnessed protests with Afghans taking to the streets holding Afghanistan's national flag, which is no longer in use since the Taliban took Kabul city.

Residents in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar and Khost on Wednesday publically rallied under the Afghan national flag, TOLOnews said.

In the first presser in Kabul after the siege of Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid was quoted by TOLO News as saying that "soon they will reach a settlement through which an Islamic government will be established in the country."

Mujahid also "pledged" that the Islamic emirate in Afghanistan will not pose a threat to any country.

On Sunday, the Taliban entered Kabul and took control of the presidential palace. Taliban leaders have been discussing future government plans in Doha after gaining control of Kabul.

"We want to establish a government that includes all sides," Mujahid said, adding that they want an end to the war.

The Taliban on Tuesday announced a "general amnesty" for all Afghan government officials and urged them to return to work, including women corresponding with Sharia law.

Under the Taliban, which ruled in accordance with a harsh interpretation of Islamic law, women were largely confined to their homes.

( With inputs from ANI )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: KabulTalibanZabihullah MujahidJalalabadTolonewsTalibansTaliban movement
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalPakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: At Least 15 Civilians Killed, Over 100 Injured in Pakistani Artillery Fire in Kandahar

InternationalIndia to Reopen Embassy in Kabul Four Years After Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

Other SportsTaliban Bans Chess in Afghanistan, Calling It a Form of Gambling Under Sharia Law

InternationalKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Attack: 33 killed 14 injured as militants ambush vehicles in Pakistan; Disturbing Visuals Emerges

CricketRashid Khan Marriage: Afghanistan Captain Ties the Knot In Kabul; Teammates Celebrate (Watch Video)

International Realted Stories

InternationalUS "appreciates" security cooperation with India as NIA arrests gangster Anmol Bishnoi after deportation

InternationalIndia-Bhutan hold first meeting on Bhutan Rail Links Project

InternationalIndia hands over 3.5 tonnes medicine consignment to Seychelles

InternationalMobilization of Nepal Army for upcoming polls recommended

InternationalIndia-Australia must leverage QUAD for regional, mutual benefits: FM Wong says talks to advance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership