Afghans protest, fearing curbs on women’s rights, free speech

The Taliban announced a new government on Tuesday amid protests from Afghans over women’s rights and free speech.

The Taliban announced a new government on Tuesday amid protests from Afghans over women’s rights and free speech. A growing number of protests have emerged across the country over the past week, with many Afghans fearful of a repeat of the Taliban’s previous reign between 1996 and 2001. Hundreds gathered at several rallies in Kabul on Tuesday, where Taliban guards fired shots to disperse the crowds.