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Added on the 16/08/2021 08:07:31 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Taliban fighters fired into the air Saturday to disperse a rare women's protest in the Afghan capital, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists' return to power. About 40 women -- chanting "Bread, work and freedom" -- marched in front of the education ministry before a group of Taliban fighters dispersed them by firing their guns into the air. IMAGES
Roads and checkpoints in Kabul's heavily fortified Green Zone, home to embassies and the Afghan NATO mission, are deserted after the Taliban took control of the country and President Ashraf Ghani fled abroad. IMAGES
A suicide attacker riding a motorcycle blows himself up inside Kabul's heavily fortified diplomatic zone killing at least three people and wounding 15. IMAGES
Men are seen sitting on the wall of the former US embassy and locals wave flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan -- the name given to the country by its new rulers -- across the capital to celebrate the second anniversary of the Taliban government's takeover of the country. IMAGES
Relatives gather outside a drug addiction rehabilitation centre in Kabul after the Tablian announced that 500 patients would be released. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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