Despite making promises to respect the rights o women and children, the Taliban are doing exactly the opposite of that in Afghanistan. After taking over the reins of power in Afghanistan, the Taliban insurgents are seen beating women and children with sharp objects, who are trying to reach Kabul airport to move out of the country.
The photos and videos from the Kabul airport reveal the actual scenario of the women and children of the country. A Los Angeles Times reporter posted pictures of the ground and added that a dozen women and children were left wounded.
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As per the video obtained by the Fox News, the Taliban fighters while looking for the ex-government officials, can be seen roaming around the streets and have opened fire at several places. The video also shows how women were being thrashed for not covering their head in the Takhar province.
In the series, the CNN also carried out a report which gave shocking details about the killing of women in Faryab province in the month of July. The fighter knocked the door of the woman and asked her to cook food for them. When the woman refused to do so, they started hitting her with their rifles and threw grenades in the next room.
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The United Nations reported this week that the Taliban had killed over 1,000 civilians, while the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported that 4,042 wounded individuals had been treated at 15 health facilities since August 1. However, the Taliban has denied targeting and killing the civilians following which the United States has refuted the claims.
Since their first news briefing after capturing the capital, Talibans have claimed that they are implementing law and orders more softly than when they were at power in 1996-2001. The Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid said that they did not want any internal or external enemies and would also allow women to work and study.
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The Taliban had prohibited women from working during their previous administration, which was likewise based on sharia Islamic law. Girls were not permitted to attend school, and women were required to wear all-encompassing burqas when leaving the house, and only when accompanied by a male relative.