In a chilling scene, a TV presenter on the “Peace Studio” tells people not to be afraid all the while he is being held at gunpoint by Taliban fighters.
The host of the ‘Peace Studio,’ a political debate show, is held at gunpoint by Taliban fighters while telling the public that the “Islamic Emirate,” wants them to “cooperate with it” and “should not be afraid.”
The Taliban’s history of murdering TV presenters, and targeting female journalists gives cause for concern. The Committee to Protect Journalists report female TV presenters have already been taken off the air and several journalists have been beaten.
The Taliban intends to maintain public support as they face the emergence of ISIS-K who succeeded in a suicide attack that killed at least 169 Afghans.
ISIS-K views the Taliban to be lacking in commitment to devout adherence to Islam. Both groups are said to be sworn enemies and have a history of attacking each other.
Since the ISIS-K suicide bombing last week the Taliban has placed extra forces around the airport.
With the Taliban only allowing a maximum of two members per family to cross checkpoints, opportunities to leave Afghanistan are slowing down as the Tuesday deadline approaches.
