Thousands of Afghans have now fled their country fearing for their lives, reprisals and revenge attacks even as the Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, offered amnesty to Afghans, including government officials, in the group’s first press conference.
Hewat Sadat, not his real name, who claims to figure among those who rank high on the Taliban hit list, in an interview with Simi Chakrabarti of Outlook, narrates the speedy takeover of the Taliban, the betrayal of the leaders and what it means to live under the Taliban.
BY Simi Chakrabarti 23 August 2021
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