The Taliban has promised to respect women’s rights, forgive those who fought against it and ensure Afghanistan does not become a haven for other armed groups. But Afghans and world leaders have viewed the promises the group made in its first news conference in 20 years with scepticism. Many fear a return to the Taliban’s harsh rule from its previous stint between 1996-2001 but the group has promised to be more inclusive within the framework of Islam. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports from Kabul. Afghanistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Afghanistan #Taliban #Kabul
The Taliban has held its first news conference since it took over Afghanistan on Sunday. The group has pledged inclusion and education for women, religious tolerance and an amnesty for anyone who worked with the government or foreign forces. But reports of Taliban rule in cities captured during the group’s advance have raised fears about these promises. Let’s take a closer look at how the Taliban became a prominent group and what it ultimately wants. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid has more. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
Lebanon faces a severe fuel shortage that is paralysing life and endangering patients lives as hospitals struggle to cope. Businesses are also scaling back operations or shutting down completely. The country is in economic turmoil. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
Zambian President Edgar Lungu conceded defeat on Monday, after a landslide election win by opposition leader and businessman Hakainde Hichilema. Voters are angry over Lungu’s failure to tackle the ailing economy and his crackdown on dissent. Hichilema succeeded on his sixth attempt to get the presidency. Zambia’s youth largely backed the new president-elect, and now they expect him to ease repression and economic crisis. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Lusaka, Zambia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zambia #HakaindeHichilema #ZambiaDecides2021
Tropical Storm Grace has made landfall in Haiti, with reports of flooding in some areas hit by Saturday’s earthquake. Aid workers are afraid that the storm might bring with it flash floods and landslides, hampering the search for survivors. More than 1,400 people have died in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Haiti #HaitiEarthquake #TropicalStormGrace
Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered his resignation as Malaysia’s prime minister but will stay on in a caretaker role until a successor is found. Yassin became prime minister in March 2020, after he and several members of parliament switched sides and brought down the reformist government. The palace said on Monday that holding elections is not currently feasible because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from Kuala Lumpur. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Haiti has surpassed 1,300 and it may rise further. As a tropical storm looms, rescue workers are desperately trying to save those still buried in the debris, while health workers warn displaced residents of the spread of water-borne disease. Al Jazeera’s Jillian Wolf has this report. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
The Taliban is promising to form an inclusive government after taking control of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford takes a look at some of the most powerful Taliban members who may have important political and military roles in any future administration. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has been declared the winner of last week’s presidential election, defeating incumbent Edgar Lungu. The tycoon successfully campaigned on his business experience, promising to turn the struggling economy around. The significant win sparked celebrations on the streets after an election marred by sporadic violence. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa, reporting from the capital Lusaka. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zambia #HakaindeHichilema #ZambiaDecides2021
It took the Taliban ten days to take over Afghanistan, and emotions are ranging from astonishment at how quickly it happened to fear of what lies ahead. There have been chaotic scenes at Kabul airport, with large crowds of people desperate to get out of the country. But all flights have been cancelled, at least for the next few days. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis joins us from the Afghan capital for the latest updates.
