Kabul, Dec 28: The Taliban on Tuesday opened fire at women protesters in Kabul near a building that housed the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in the past.
“Taliban opened fire on protesters to stop or suppress protest,” a witness said, adding that filming of the demonstration was not allowed.
According to the protester, women came out in protest demanding “employment, food and freedom.”
Taliban Firing Bullets , Women protesters Chanting loud and Clear “DO NOT BE AFRAID DO NOT BE AFRAID”.
Where are Afghan men with their Ghairat ? pic.twitter.com/HNZAlMWnS0— Nilofar Ayoubi (@NilofarAyoubi) December 28, 2021
Another source told Sputnik that the Taliban members were firing in the air. People close to the Taliban claimed that the firing took place “at a considerable distance” from the place where the demonstration was held.
No casualties have been reported.
Afghan women protests continue against Taliban’s ignorance regime, today again in Kabul
pic.twitter.com/tiP9XkLwkV— Fazal Afghan ?? (@fhzadran) December 28, 2021
The Taliban’s swift ascension to power in Afghanistan in mid-August triggered an economic disarray and food shortages. Thousands of Afghans have fled the country.
