Published 21:18 IST, September 8th 2021
Taliban asks envoys at Norway embassy to smash wine bottles, destroy books
Talibani militants stormed into the Norwegian embassy in Kabul and directed the envoys to smash wine bottles as well as destroy children's books there
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A day after anuncement of a new government in Afghanistan, Taliban has snatched control of rwegian Embassy in Kabul. rwegian Ambassador to Iran has informed that Talibani militants stormed into ir embassy on Wednesday and directed envoys to smash wine bottles as well as destroy children's books re.
"Guns are apparently less dangerous than children's books," rwegian envoy Sigvald Hauge wrote on Twitter, sharing an im of Taliban terrorists in office.
rway had vacated its diplomatic post in Afghan capital with help of fellow Scandinavian neighbour Denmark after Taliban seized control of city. Till August 27, country evacuated a total of 1,098 people from Afghanistan, including rwegian citizens and “ors who qualify for entry and Afghans in need of protection."
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Taliban captures Kabul
On August 15, Taliban captured Kabul, which led to fall of Ashraf Ghani-led government. On September 7, days after foreign troops left Afghan soil, extremist group anunced ir interim government with Mohammad Hassan as prime minister. cabinet also includes US-designated terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani who has been given charge of interior ministry and intelligence.
Afghanistan has been facing a ghastly situation since Taliban's takeover. People have been desperately trying to flee from country, fearing deteriorating situation under Taliban's control.
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formation of Taliban's new government has brought back dark memories of ir last regime from 1996 to 2001 when group had banned women from education and working. y were also prohibited to go out alone. group had also restricted music. This time, extremists' have banned women from taking part in sports, including cricket.
For past few days, Afghan women have taken to streets of capital city Kabul in protest against Taliban. y have demanded that Afghan government should be more inclusive. tably, ne
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Taliban anunces new 'Caretaker' Government: Key Ministers
- Al-Hajj Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhand, Acting Prime Minister
- Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister
- Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister
- Mawlawi Mohammad Yaghoub Mojahed, Acting Minister of Defense
- Alhaj Mullah Sirajuddin Haqqani Acting Minister of Interior
21:18 IST, September 8th 2021