Taliban faces defiant protests as U.S. works with group to secure escape for "around 100" more Americans

Doha, Qatar — A fresh challenge to Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers triggered a heavy-handed response on Tuesday. Taliban gunmen fired weapons into the air to break up a demonstration in the capital against the group's takeover of the country. But even as the Taliban faces defiance, the U.S. government is actively working with the group to try and ensure a safe escape for Americans still stuck on Afghan soil.

The protest in Kabul was sparked by the Taliban's apparent capture of Afghanistan's last bastion of resistance, Panjshir province. As CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports, anti-Taliban protests have been growing in size and fury by the day. Heavy gunfire was heard in the capital as the Islamic fundamentalists fired to disperse the crowds, sending people scrambling. The protesters included many women, shouting "freedom," and others yelling "Death to Pakistan" over that country's meddling in Afghanistan and perceived backing of the Taliban.