The Taliban fired shots in the air in response to massive protests against Pakistan in Kabul. The protesters chanted ‘Death to Pakistan’ and ‘Freedom’ as they marched through the streets. The Jihadis group’s close ties with Pakistan have come under the scanner, with Afghans rising against the new regime for their collaboration.
https://twitter.com/FrudBezhan/status/1435160552695910400?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwVisuals from the protests show a significant crowd chanting slogans against Pakistan.
https://twitter.com/saadmohseni/status/1435130804519251970?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwChants of ‘Azadi’ (freedom) filled the air as well. Meanwhile, chief of Pakistan’s ISI is on a visit to Afghanistan and there are reports that the former will help the Taliban reorganize the military.
https://twitter.com/BBCYaldaHakim/status/1435128803521597441?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwThe Taliban responded to the protests with gunshots in the air, in an effort to intimidate the protesters
https://twitter.com/DivyaSoti/status/1435162690301870080?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwThe protesters reached the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul, where they raised ‘Death to Pakistan’ slogans.
https://twitter.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1435126519261655041?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwThere are huge crowds that can be observed in the visuals that have emerged.
https://twitter.com/FrudBezhan/status/1435135570720739335?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwSlogans in support of Panjshir, which Taliban claimed they had taken control of on Monday, were also heard. A lot of women are seen participating in the protests.
https://twitter.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1435124268640059395?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwThere are reports that journalists and cameraman covering the protests have been arrested by the Taliban regime.
https://twitter.com/maryashakil/status/1435151668476141577?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwTaliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has said, “Anyone who tries to start an insurgency will be hit hard. We will not allow another.” It is not clear as of this moment the impact the protests will have on the Taliban rule in the country.