Afghanistan’s booming drugs trade under Taliban rule – BBC News
With economic collapse in Afghanistan, the country’s drug trade appears to be booming. Afghanistan has long been linked with the production of opium and heroin and is also now a major producer of crystal meth. The Taliban say farmers cannot…
Afghan people welcome end to war but fear for the future
As the Taliban consolidate their control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces, many Afghans are fearful of what the future holds under the new regime. However people are also greatly relieved that a 20-year war that cost many…
Taliban seize power in Afghanistan as President flees country – BBC News
The Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan, occupying the capital Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Taliban forces occupied the Presidential Palace, from where they are preparing to announce that they are the new rulers of an “Islamic…