One month of Taliban rule completed in Afghanistan, know what happened since August 15 till now

Posted on 15th Sep 2021 by rohit kumar

It has been a month since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. The Taliban took control of the capital Kabul on August 15, after the fall of the US-backed Afghan government and the departure of President Ashraf Ghani. Hundreds of thousands of people have left the war-torn country for fear of Taliban rule in the country. During this, the world also saw the sight of Kabul Airport, which can never be forgotten. Many people lost their lives trying to leave the country by hanging on a US Air Force plane.

 

The complete timeline of Taliban regime over the past month

 

August 15 - Taliban fighters capture the capital, Kabul. The speed of the Taliban's capture of Afghanistan surprised many countries of the world including America. There was chaos at Kabul airport for foreigners and Afghans leaving the country. During this many people also died.

 

August 17 - US President Joe Biden breaks his silence on the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. The horrific pictures of Kabul airport led to accusations against Washington around the world.

 

- Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid holds the first press conference by the Taliban since their victory. She sought to reassure Afghans and the international community that women's rights would be respected and that there would be no retaliation.

 

August 18 - Anti-Taliban demonstrations take place in the eastern city of Jalalabad. During this, at least three people were killed in Taliban firing.

 

August 19 - Scenes of chaos at Kabul airport make headlines around the world. Many more people lost their lives in the firing and stampede by Taliban fighters.

 

Despite assurances from the Taliban, reports of journalists being beaten up kept coming. The Taliban issued orders for some women to stay away from work.

 

Anti-Taliban demonstrations took place in Asadabad and Kabul.

 

August 21 - The Taliban said it would investigate reports of atrocities committed by the group and protect people's rights. They are trying to provide a safe exit for people with the right paperwork.

 

August 23 - Haji Mohamed Idris is named acting governor of the central bank amid economic turmoil.

 

August 24 - The World Food Program says millions of Afghan citizens may soon face starvation due to the coronavirus and drought.

 

August 26 – A suicide bombing near Kabul airport kills 13 people, including 13 US soldiers. Some Western media reports put the death toll at around 200. Responsibility for the attack was claimed by ISIS-Khusran, a local branch of the Islamic State.

 

August 27 - America avenges 13 soldiers killed at Kabul Airport. The US military says it has launched a drone strike against an Islamic State planner.

 

August 29 - A US drone targets a suspected suicide bomber. The Pentagon said it was preparing to attack Kabul airport. The Taliban later condemned the attack and said there were civilian casualties.

 

August 30 – General Frank McKenzie, the head of US Central Command, announces the complete withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.

 

On the other hand, the Taliban declared independence for Afghanistan as soon as America left.

 

August 31 - Long queues at banks, rising food prices, and people trying to leave Afghanistan to become the Taliban's first challenge.

 

September 3 – The Taliban claims they have taken control of Panjshir province, while the Wali National Resistance Front, led by Ahmed Masood, the leader of the insurgency against the Taliban in Afghanistan, rejects the claim.

 

4 September - Kabul airport reopens for aid flights and domestic services.

 

September 7 - The Taliban announce their new government, ending weeks of talks and speculation.

 

September 9 – The first commercial international flight under the new Taliban government takes off from Kabul carrying more than 100 foreigners.

 

September 13 - United Nations pledges $1.1 billion for Afghanistan.

 

September 14 – Thousands protest in the southern city of Kandahar over the Taliban's plan to evict families from a former military colony.

Other news