Demonstrators held a banner that read: “August 15 is a black day,” a reference to the date Kabul was captured in 2021 by the Taliban.
A peaceful protest by dozens of women, who marched through the streets of Kabul chanting “Bread, work and freedom”, was attacked and dispersed by gunfire in the air by Taliban forces.
Demonstrators held a banner that read: “August 15 is a black day,” a reference to the date Kabul was captured in 2021 by the Taliban.
Taliban in military uniforms and armed with weapons had blocked a crossroads in front of the protesters and began firing for several seconds into the air. According to an AFP journalist, one of them pretended to target the protesters, while some hit them with their weapons.
“August 15th marks the Afghan women’s solidarity day and the first black anniversary of the Taliban’s presence in the country”, their banner read. https://t.co/DsCWwXqklv
— Rukhshana Media (@RukhshanaMedia) August 13, 2022
“We are here to protest for human rights in Afghanistan,” said 20-year-old protester Maryam Naiby. “I love my country. I will always be here”.
Taliban dispersed women protesters with gunfire in Kabul.
“Work, bread and freedom”, the protesters chanted.
Videos/Photos submitted to Rukhshana Media pic.twitter.com/uYuPft20w0— Rukhshana Media (@RukhshanaMedia) August 13, 2022
Women again took to the streets to denounce the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on their rights to education, work and freedom of movement. To date, no country has recognized the de facto government of the Taliban.
Read the News today and get the latest news. Follow us on Google News and be the first to learn all the news from Skai.gr.
