Taliban's New Acting Government Filled with Hard-Liners, No Women Is "Disappointing" as Protests Grow
by webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) from Democracy Now! on (#5P9WY)
As the Taliban announces a new acting government in Kabul led by hard-liners from its previous stint in power and fight against U.S. occupation, Danish Afghan journalist Nagieb Khaja says the composition has been a surprising outcome" as many observers expected the group to strike a more conciliatory tone. It's really been disappointing for the people who have been looking for a glimpse of hope," Khaja says. This comes as protests grow nationwide, and aid organizations are warning of a looming humanitarian crisis.