Tens of thousands of people trying to flee remain in the country, unable to leave.
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First Resistance to Taliban Rule Tests Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future
While the militants appear firmly in control, some prominent figures vowed to continue resistance as protests erupted in two cities and millions of Afghans parsed clues about the Taliban’s intentions.
Ashraf Ghani, After Fleeing to U.A.E., Vows to Return to Afghanistan
The former Afghan leader, who is now in the United Arab Emirates, vowed to return to a country now controlled by the Taliban.
How the Taliban Conquered Afghanistan
Starting in the spring, the Taliban negotiated wholesale surrenders and seized roadways and weapons, handing them vital propaganda victories and freedom to move quickly to the next opportunity.
Taliban Ramp Up on Social Media, Defying Bans by the Platforms
More than 100 new official or pro-Taliban accounts and pages have surfaced on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, despite a ban on the group by the sites.
Women in Afghanistan Wait for US Protection, as Promised
Afghan women who worked with the U.S. or international groups are frantically erasing any trace of those links for fear that they will be targeted by the Taliban.
Leaders in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley Defy the Taliban, Demand Inclusive Government
Afghanistan’s vice president and the son of a renowned mujahedeen leader are claiming control of a pocket of territory north of Kabul.
Chaos Spreads Outside Kabul Airport as Taliban Try to Control Crowds
The U.S. military has established control inside Kabul’s international airport. But the roads leading to the facility, where there are growing crowds and mayhem, are controlled by the Taliban.
Who Are the Taliban’s Leaders?
Questions remain over whether the group has cast off an extremist ideology that carried them through two decades of war.
Taliban Meet Protests in Afghanistan With Force
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Jalalabad. The Taliban shot into the crowd and beat protesters.