People inAfghanistan's Jalalabad city took to the streets on Wednesday demanding thereinstallation of Afghanistan's flag on offices instead of the Taliban's flag.
However, the Talibanfighters opened fire at the protesters, according to local news agency. TheTaliban fighters also beat up some journalists who were covering the protest.
At least three peoplewere killed and another 12 wounded after gunmen opened fire at a crowd ofprotesters in Afghanistan's Jalalabad.
The clash took placeat Pashtunistan Square in the eastern city of Jalalabad, about 115 km from thecapital city of Kabul.
Initial reportssuggest that locals removed a Taliban flag that was hoisted in placeof the black, red and green flag of the previous Afghan government at one ofthe roundabouts in the city.
One of the videos ofthe incident in Jalalabad shows multiple shots being fired in a crowded streetas locals ran for their lives. The armed men who opened fire were Talibanfighters who were later seen charging at the crowd with batons.
The Taliban hadearlier vowed that it would not seek revenge or retribution against anyone whoopposed them or anyone that worked with allied forces or the previousgovernment.
However, many Afghansremain deeply skeptical, as thousands raced to the airport and borders to fleethe country. While, many others are hiding inside their homes, fearful afterprisons and armories were emptied during the insurgents seize the country.
Meanwhile, planescarrying hundreds of evacuees from Kabul have arrived in the United Kingdom andGermany as Western nations stepped up evacuation efforts and the Talibanpromised women’s rights, media freedom and amnesty for government officials inAfghanistan.
The United Statessaid its military flights had evacuated 3,200 people from Kabul so far,including 1,100 on Tuesday alone.