Afghans face uncertainty as they adjust to Taliban rule

KABUL, Afghanistan - With the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan and the swift takeover by the Taliban, Afghans are left facing the future with uncertainty. 

Shopkeepers have seen a huge decline in customers as many people choose to stay at home.

“[This situation] has affected our business. The only problem damaging the market is the fear of the people,” said Ahmed Sengi, an Afghan shopkeeper.

“When there is peace and certainty, people return to their businesses [...] We see a decline in the number of our customers. A large number of the youth contemplate migrating,” Sengi added.

Others welcomed the arrival of the Taliban.

“Why do they say the people of Afghanistan are not happy?” said Zar Ghunna Mashalla, a resident of Kabul. “The [the US and former Afghan rulers] sold out our country [...] Only the thieves and pirates are not happy - those who sold out our country are not happy.”

Directed by Shirwan Qasim
Translation by Zhelwan Zeyad Wali & Sarkawt Mohammed