Thousands Protest In London Decrying Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan
London: Protesters marched behind a banner reading "Talib has not changed", while others held signs bearing slogans like "stop killing Afghans" and "stop the oppression of Afghan women".
Thousands rallied in central London on Saturday to protest the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and show solidarity with Afghans opposed to the new regime in Kabul.
Several thousand people descended on the centre of the British capital from lunchtime, massing in Hyde Park and marching down Whitehall past Downing Street, the residence and office of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The UK leader has faced stinging criticism this week over his government's handling of the crisis in Afghanistan, as Britain, the United States and other Western allies struggle to evacuate their citizens and others from Kabul.
Protesters at the London event marched behind a banner reading "Talib has not changed", while others held signs bearing slogans like "stop killing Afghans" and "stop the oppression of Afghan women".
Many attendees also waved the black, red and green national flag of Afghanistan and chanted slogans opposing the Taliban takeover.
The Taliban has insisted it will treat women fairly and not seek retribution against Afghans who cooperated with Western forces during their two-decade involvement in the country, as thousands try to flee from Kabul amid chaotic scenes.
Many Afghans and others, including those demonstrating in London, are highly sceptical about their reassurances amid reports that terrorists have already begun violent reprisals against people on so-called blacklists.
Several thousand people descended on the centre of the British capital from lunchtime, massing in Hyde Park and marching down Whitehall past Downing Street, the residence and office of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The UK leader has faced stinging criticism this week over his government's handling of the crisis in Afghanistan, as Britain, the United States and other Western allies struggle to evacuate their citizens and others from Kabul.
Protesters at the London event marched behind a banner reading "Talib has not changed", while others held signs bearing slogans like "stop killing Afghans" and "stop the oppression of Afghan women".
Many attendees also waved the black, red and green national flag of Afghanistan and chanted slogans opposing the Taliban takeover.
The Taliban has insisted it will treat women fairly and not seek retribution against Afghans who cooperated with Western forces during their two-decade involvement in the country, as thousands try to flee from Kabul amid chaotic scenes.
Many Afghans and others, including those demonstrating in London, are highly sceptical about their reassurances amid reports that terrorists have already begun violent reprisals against people on so-called blacklists.
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Culli Sheerfrost 86 days ago
Seriously. Muslims decrying Taliban Takeover should look inside themselves for the answers, not DEMAND more help from Britain, who is drained of public funds for sheltering the gazillions of foreign, Muslim immigrants who are already in the process of taking over England. It's within your religion to regulate the disgusting practices of the Taliban. It's not on Great Britain to save women from the Taliban. It's on you. Denounce them publicly and en masse or live with the consequences. This is directly on the protesters to demand change of your own religion. Catholics dealt with their problems, now, you.