Rallies called off in Kabul after Taliban outlaw demonstrations
The Hindu
Interim govt. says protests will need prior authorisation from the Justice Ministry
Protest organisers cancelled rallies in Kabul on Thursday after the Taliban effectively banned demonstrations, warning violators “will face severe legal action”. Earlier this week armed fighters dispersed hundreds of protesters in cities across Afghanistan, including the capital , Faizabad in the northeast and in Herat in the west, where two people were shot dead. Late on Wednesday, the Taliban moved to snuff out any further civil unrest, saying protests would need prior authorisation from the Justice Ministry, adding that “for the time being” no demonstrations were allowed.More Related News
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