Afghanistan crisis: Protesters rally in Greece blaming Pakistan for Taliban takeover

As chaos continues to engulf Afghanistan after Taliban took over, scores of people protested against Pakistan in front of Greek Parliament on August 29. According to ANI, people assembled in front of Greek parliament and later marched to US Embassy. demonstrators accused Pakistan for ongoing situation in Afghanistan.

Protests against Pakistan outside Greek Parliament

protesters were raising slogans against Pakistan saying, "Who killed Afghanistan- Pakistan Pakistan", "Pakistan supports terrorists" and "Stop killing Afghans". Pakistan has been repeatedly accused of providing shelter and logistical support to Taliban on its soil. Pakistan has also been accused of bolstering "proxy wars" in war-torn country. People assembled for rally in front of Greek parliament and n proceeded to march towards US Embassy.

Last week, hundreds of people including Afghans held a protest march in ssaloniki city of Greece against Taliban and Pakistan. According to ANI, approximately 600 Afghans, Baloch and Kurds participated in rally while holding black. Red, and green flags. demonstrators also held posters with ir demands such as "pray for Afghanistan" and also raised slogans against Pakistan. Pakistan has been repeatedly accused of sheltering Taliban since insurgents started making taking control over war-ravd country.

Several rallies and protests have been taking place across globe since August 15 when Taliban reconquered Afghanistan. Afghan nationals and ir allies have protested in countries around world, in solidarity with Afghans. Earlier on Saturday, protest against Taliban were held across globe in more than 30 cities, including Washington, London and Berlin. demonstrators have called for support of Afghans as evacuation process nears August 31 deline.

Massive numbers of Afghan demonstrators in United Kingdom took to streets to st a protest against self-imposed regime in Afghanistan. Following Taliban's takeover, approximately 1000 people including Afghan nationals living in United States gared outside White House on Saturday, August 28, ANI reported citing NHK World. protesters urged US government to help Afghans in fleeing war-torn country. 

(With inputs from ANI)