At least three people were killed in anti-Taliban protests in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, witnesses said, as the Islamist group moved to consolidate power and Western countries ramped up evacuations from a chaotic Kabul airport. Thousands of people are trying to flee the country, fearing a return to the austere interpretation of Islamic law imposed during the
Thousands of Afghans still trying to escape the country Taliban vow no retribution against soldiers, contractors U.S. urges Taliban to allow departure of those wanting to leave KABUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Armed members of the Taliban kept people desperate to flee Afghanistan from reaching Kabul's airport on
About 5,000 diplomats, security staff, aid workers and local residents have been evacuated from Afghanistan on military flights, a Western security official said on Wednesday, as the Taliban made first efforts to set up a government after their lightning sweep into the capital. The Taliban said they want peace, will not take revenge against old enemies and would respect the.
Thousands of people are trying to flee the country, fearing a return to the austere interpretation of Islamic law imposed during the previous Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago.