Protests in Afghanistan against the Taliban’s Control of Power
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Afghans take to the streets to oppose the “Taliban’s” control of power in the country, and the Movement’s Spokesperson declares that the new Afghan government will not include "Taliban" leaders only.
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Afghans Carrying the national flag in Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul (AFP)
Protesters in several Afghan cities took to the streets today, Friday, to reject the "Taliban" Movement's control of power in the country.
The crowds marched in the capital, Kabul, where the protesters raised the national flag, chanting, "Our flag is our identity," stressing that today’s Afghanistan is different from Afghanistan 20 years ago, and this is what the Taliban Movement must realize.
Some protesters said, "This is our country and we will preserve it by all possible means.”
Incredibly daring #AfghanWomen led the way screaming on the megaphone! pic.twitter.com/B8pUUIh5hI
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Taliban: The Afghan government will not include our leaders only
"Taliban" Spokesperson Suhail Shaheen confirmed today that the quest for "forming an Afghan government will not only include Taliban leaders, but also other politicians."
In an interview for China Media Group (CMG), Shaheen declared that the quest for "forming an Afghan government will not only include Taliban leaders, but also other politicians.” He also pointed out that consultations are currently underway to this end and that this government, consisting of both sides, must move ahead, declaring that it will be announced soon.
Shaheen also hoped that China can "contribute to the development of Afghanistan in the future,” highlighting that China is a great neighboring country, and its officials have taken a rational decision to maintain their embassy in Kabul.
The “Taliban” Spokesperson continued, "They are cooperating. We have made many different visits to China and they play their role in sowing and consolidating peace in Afghanistan," adding that the Chinese have appointed special envoys for Afghanistan and we have had regular contact with them. We hope that they contribute to the development of Afghanistan in the future."
Two days ago, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying sharply criticized Washington for the death toll during the two decades of US intervention in Afghanistan. Chunying said, “Wherever the US sets foot, be it Iraq, Syria or Afghanistan, we see turbulence, division, broken families, deaths and other scars in the mess it has left.”
