Afghan flag protests spread across country in defiance of Taliban control
Telegraph, 19 Aug 2021
Flag-waving protesters have taken to the cities across Afghanistan in defiance of the Taliban after they took control of the country.
The protests come on the same day Afghanistan celebrates its Independence Day.
A procession of cars and people near Kabul's airport carried long black, red and green banners in honor of the Afghan flag, which has become a symbol of defiance since the Taliban have their own flag.
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The protests come on the same day Afghanistan celebrates its Independence Day.
A procession of cars and people near Kabul's airport carried long black, red and green banners in honor of the Afghan flag, which has become a symbol of defiance since the Taliban have their own flag.
Read more on Afghanistan here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2021/08/19/taliban-step-hunt-afghans-worked-uk-us-forces/
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