It took the Taliban 10 days to take over Afghanistan, and emotions are ranging from astonishment to fear of what lies ahead.
There have been chaotic scenes at Kabul airport, with large crowds of people desperate to get out.
While on the streets of the capital, armed Taliban fighters are becoming a regular sight.
Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports from Kabul.

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