Taliban fighters acquire in the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan on August 30, 2022, to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the conclude of the war with the United States (AFP / Wakil KOHSAR)
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The Taliban celebrate Wednesday the to start with anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan of the global coalition led by the United States, soon after 20 years of war that ended with the resumption of power by Islamic fundamentalists and the worsening of the humanitarian crisis.
Taliban authorities declared Wednesday a national holiday break to celebrate the conclude of the war. Garlands of green, blue or even crimson lights illuminated the capital’s boulevards Tuesday night, even though the govt has not nevertheless announced any formal celebration in Kabul.
On August 30, 2021, a person moment just before midnight, the past US soldier flew out of the Kabul airport 24 hours ahead of the deadline established by US President Joe Biden for the withdrawal of troops from the place.
Taliban fighters light fireworks in the sky about Kabul (Afghanistan) for the 1st anniversary of the close of the war with the United States, 30 August 2022 (AFP / Wakil KOHSAR)
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“We are pleased that Allah bought rid of the infidels from our region and that the Islamic Emirate (the Taliban) was founded,” Zalmai, a pharmacist from Kabul, instructed AFP. “He has proved when once more that these infidels are unable to unite versus Muslims,” the trader added.
The withdrawal of troops a year back finished the longest-operating US armed service intervention, which commenced in response to the 9/11 assault.
It claimed the lives of more than 2,400 American soldiers, according to the US armed service.
“The body weight of the war in Afghanistan has absent beyond the borders of the United States,” the US armed forces mentioned Tuesday, introducing that extra than 3,500 soldiers from other NATO countries were also killed.
Many Afghans have also “risked their life and their families to provide with us,” he extra. Tens of countless numbers of Afghans ended up killed all through the war.
“Only Afghans have the pride of defeating three empires in a century”, “Defending liberty is a must”: we could go through Tuesday on the banners hanging in Kabul where white Taliban flags waving the Islamic declaration of faith.
Two weeks before the troop withdrawal, the Taliban seized energy in a nationwide lightning offensive in opposition to former governing administration forces.
The assault had led to chaos. A crowd of persons had rushed to the airport of the Afghan funds to be evacuated out of the state on any flight.
Photographs of locals storming the airport and acquiring into planes parked on the tarmac, or seeking to hold on to a US military cargo plane taking off have been found all over the world.
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Taliban fighters march in an armored car or truck as a result of the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan to celebrate the anniversary of their victory, August 15, 2022 (AFP / Wakil KOHSAR)
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Considering that then, according to the United Nations, the 38 million Afghans have confronted one particular of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
The problem only received worse immediately after billions of bucks in foreign assist payments that experienced sustained the Afghan economy for a long time ended up abruptly stalled with the withdrawal of US troops.
The complications of Afghans, particularly women of all ages, have elevated. Incredibly speedily and even with their first guarantee, the new masters of the region have largely reverted to the ultra-rigid interpretation of Islam that characterised their initial takeover amongst 1996 and 2001, severely restricting women’s legal rights.
Secondary colleges for ladies have been closed in quite a few provinces and females have been excluded from quite a few public functions. They ended up also ordered to address by themselves absolutely in general public, ideally with a entire burqa.
“I was doing the job and now I’m sitting at house devoid of a position. Our upcoming is in risk thanks to a lack of training and employment,” claimed Oranoos Omerzai, a resident of historic Kandahar and middle of Taliban power.
But for governing administration spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the in general scenario has enhanced beneath their rule.
“Afghans are no longer killed in war, international forces have withdrawn and protection has enhanced,” Mujahid informed reporters a 7 days ago.
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