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Added on the 16/08/2021 08:07:31 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Taliban fighters fired into the air Saturday to disperse a rare women's protest in the Afghan capital, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists' return to power. About 40 women -- chanting "Bread, work and freedom" -- marched in front of the education ministry before a group of Taliban fighters dispersed them by firing their guns into the air. IMAGES
Kabul, Aug 17 (EFE/EPA).- Taliban forces have taken control of Kabul's former 'Green Zone,' the fortified zone of concrete blast walls and checkpoints where diplomatic quarter is situated. The Green Zone fell silent as foreign missions were moved to the airport.Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar earlier in the day declared victory and an end to the decades-long war in Afghanistan, a day after the insurgents entered Kabul to take control of the country. (Camera: STRINGER). SHOT LIST: FOOTAGE SHOT ON AUGUST 17, 2021, SHOWS TALIBAN FIGHTERS STANDING GUARD OUTSIDE THE GREEN ZONE WHERE MOST OF THE EMBASSIES ARE SITUATED AFTER TALIBAN TOOK CONTROL OF KABUL, AFGHANISTAN.
Kabul, Aug 18 (EFE/EPA).- The United States government said Tuesday that the heartbreaking scenes of chaos at the airport in Kabul were inevitable and announced that an agreement has been reached with the Taliban to ensure the safe passage of civilians who want to leave Afghanistan. (Camera: STRINGER)SHOT LIST: KABUL'S GREEN ZONE, CREATED IN 2001 AFTER THE FALL OF THE TALIBANS.
Roads and checkpoints in Kabul's heavily fortified Green Zone, home to embassies and the Afghan NATO mission, are deserted after the Taliban took control of the country and President Ashraf Ghani fled abroad. IMAGES
A suicide attacker riding a motorcycle blows himself up inside Kabul's heavily fortified diplomatic zone killing at least three people and wounding 15. IMAGES