It was a game between the population and the Taliban. But there's none of that in Kabul. The Taliban's opponents paint a pessimistic picture of the capital. That's probably under-estimating Kabulis, but the mood in the capital can only be described as cowed. You get the feeling of completely broken spirits.
People are like zombies.
Support networks inside the city, they say, can be reactivated when the time is ripe. But they are almost certainly kidding themselves. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .