Taliban takes control of Afghanistan following U.S. troop withdrawal.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American troops left, ending a 20-year long battle for economic stability. The extremist gang has recently seized control of numerous key cities and provinces across the country.
The United States and its allies have been involved in the fight since their invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 to topple the Taliban administration, which had acted as <PERSON> haven. To restore their Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the Taliban fought to overthrow the Afghan government.
Despite giving Afghanistan billions of dollars in military aid and years of security force training, the United States could not establish a stable government there. The Afghan military disintegrated within weeks despite taking on security responsibilities because it was unable to
As seen in the tweet below, a young Nobel Laureate, <PERSON>, has joined the global community to voice her concerns as she asks for relief and humanitarian aid.
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Due to the speed with which the Taliban won, many people are worried about Afghanistan's future. According to the militant group, those who worked with the previous government or foreign forces will not be prevented. 328
However, there have been reports of summary executions, forced marriages, and restrictions on women's rights under Taliban control.
The international community has condemned the Taliban's actions and called for an immediate end. In addition to evacuating American citizens and Afghan allies, the U.S. has also evacuated its embassy in Kabul. Citizens and staff from other countries are also being evacuated.
To gain the trust of the Afghan people and the international community after this heavy panic in the air, the Taliban must strategize to appear like freedom fighters. This could include improving access to basic health care, education, and infrastructure.
In the meantime, Afghanistan needs an inclusive political system that enables participation from all parties, including women, minorities, and people of various ethnic backgrounds. International donors should be ready to contribute to this process by offering financial and technical support for initiatives that would benefit common Afghans.
Finally, the international community must continue its efforts at conflict resolution to reduce tensions between various factions inside Afghanistan. At present, much of the country remains divided along sectarian lines, which makes progress difficult and increases the risks of further violence or even war breaking out again within Afghanistan’s borders 685