Afghans Protest Taliban In Emerging Challenge To Their Rule

In Kabul, the Taliban violently dispersed a protest near the presidential palace, leading to gunfire and a deadly stampede. Concurrently, chaos erupted at Kabul airport as thousands scrambled to board flights amidst gunfire, highlighting the desperate situation for many trying to flee the city.

What event took place near the presidential palace in Kabul?

• A cultural festival

• A government meeting

• A violent dispersal by the Taliban

• A peaceful protest

What was the consequence of the Taliban opening fire at a protest?

• A stampede causing several deaths

• A peaceful resolution

• Immediate evacuation

• International intervention

Where did gunfire break out, causing panic among people trying to leave?

• The presidential palace

• A local market

• A residential area

• Kabul airport

What was the main reason people were scrambling at the Kabul airport?

• To catch a glimpse of a celebrity

• To attend a concert

• To participate in a festival

• To escape the country

What was the atmosphere like at the Kabul airport during the events described?

• Quiet and serene

• Chaotic and desperate

• Festive and joyful

• Calm and orderly