The Taliban fire into the air to break up one of Kabul's largest street protests since the militant group seized power in Afghanistan last month
According to photos and videos shared on social media, activists shouted in support of resistance fighters in the holdout province of Panjshir and chanted against Pakistan, which they view as meddling in Afghan affairs. Videos from central Kabul showed at least dozens of men and women marching through the streets shouting"Death to Pakistan" as the demonstrators made their way towards the presidential palace.
CNN has been unable to confirm how many people were detained.Amid chaotic scenes on the streets, Taliban fighters intervened and shot into the air to disperse the protesters. The videos showed people scattering or crouching down amid sustained bursts of gunfire. There were no initial reports of casualties. Afghan women have repeatedly braved the city's streets to protest in recent days.
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