Afghanistan Under Taliban Control... Casualties Reported in Protests and Demonstrations for Two Consecutive Days

On the 18th (local time), citizens protesting against the Taliban in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop]There were casualties related to protests and demonstrations for two consecutive days in Afghanistan, which is under Taliban control.

According to major foreign media on the 19th, the Taliban fired shots at protesters gathered in Asadabad, eastern Afghanistan. The protesters participated in the demonstration holding the government flag to mark Afghanistan's Independence Day.

However, it has not been precisely determined whether the cause of death was due to gunfire or crushing.

The previous day, in Jalalabad in the east, the Taliban fired shots at protesters holding flags, resulting in more than three deaths and dozens of injuries.

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