In Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, where the Taliban's invasion has virtually collapsed the regime, Taliban fighters are patroling and inspecting to strengthen control.
The Taliban has called for the protection of life and property, but there is growing anxiety and caution about the oppressive governance of the past, with many citizens rushing to the airport to flee the country.
In Afghanistan, the rebel Taliban intensified the offensive and advanced to the capital Kabul on the 15th, while the U.S. military, which had continued military operations in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States 20 years ago, is proceeding with withdrawal by the end of this month. However, with the departure of President Gani, the administration has virtually collapsed.
In the heart of Kabul, which dawned overnight, Taliban fighters with weapons were seen patrols and inspectors in place of the disappearing security forces, increasing control.
A man who runs a food stall in the city said, "People don't go out, so security isn't getting worse, but everyone is scared. People have bad memories of the Taliban in the 90's. I want to leave the country. But I have no money, so I have no choice but to stay here. "
On the other hand, Kabul's international airport is in a tense situation, with a large number of citizens rushing to Kabul's international airport on the 16th, and multiple deaths were reported in the turmoil.
The Taliban has called on its citizens to calm down, saying that "life, property and honor will not be violated," but there is growing concern and caution about oppressive governance under the strict Islamic law of the past.
Kabul Airport is flooded with information on the dead
At the international airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, a large number of citizens who are believed to be trying to escape from the country are rushing to the tarmac, and Reuters and others have been killed in the turmoil. I am telling you that there is.
In the footage shot at the international airport in Kabul on the 16th, you can see a large number of citizens rushing to the tarmac and climbing the boarding bridge to board the plane.
In yet another video, you can see many people running around an American military aircraft moving on the runway to take off, some clinging to the aircraft.
In addition, Reuters news agency reports that the US military has fired menacing fires to stop civilians.
At the airport, although the details are unknown, it is reported that multiple deaths have occurred in the turmoil.
U.S. military "two armed deaths at Kabul Airport"
A Pentagon spokesman, Kirby, told reporters on the morning of the 16th that armed personnel at the international airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, fired at local U.S. military units one after another and responded to them. Two people have been revealed dead.
It has not been confirmed whether the Taliban fighters died.
He also explained that at the international airport, many people are rushing to the runway and are stopping the takeoff and landing of military aircraft and civilian aircraft, and that they are working to ensure safety so that aviation operations can be resumed promptly.
On the other hand, there is information that one American soldier was injured locally, and the Pentagon is urgently confirming it.
"Shoot down Afghan Air Force aircraft" Neighboring Uzbekistan
The Uzbekistan Ministry of Defense told Russia's state news agency that an Afghan air force aircraft bordering on the border shot down the aircraft in an attempt to invade Uzbekistan's territory on the 15th.
The aircraft crashed in southern Uzbekistan, injuring two crew members.
On the 16th, several aircraft carrying more than 100 Afghan soldiers landed at the airport in southwestern Tajikistan, which borders Afghanistan. Allowed landing. "
It is possible that the Taliban, an insurgent rebel, was trying to escape from Afghanistan while advancing into the capital, Kabul, and trying to escape to neighboring countries such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
British Prime Minister "G7 Conference Held Online"
British Prime Minister Johnson said on the 16th that he would like to hold a meeting online with the leaders of the G7 = seven major countries in a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron over the current situation in Afghanistan.
He reiterated the need for countries to work together on whether to approve the Taliban administration in the future.
French President Emmanuel Macron "UN Security Council unites and responds"
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on television about the situation in Afghanistan on the night of the 16th, saying, "Afghanistan should not be a terrorist nest again. The UN Security Council should take a responsible and united response." We called for a united response from the international community.
Also, keeping in mind that many refugees and migrants flooded into Europe during the Syrian Civil War, he said, "The destabilization of Afghanistan may lead to the influx of migrants to Europe." , Showed a policy to consider countermeasures such as cooperation with countries through which immigrants pass.
Neighboring President Iran Raisi "American military defeat"
Regarding the de facto collapse of the administration in Afghanistan, neighboring Iran's President Laisi said on the 16th that it was "a military defeat of the United States" and "it must be an opportunity to realize peace and security in Afghanistan." Said.
"Iran will work as a neighbor to stabilize Afghanistan. I urge all forces to form an agreement," he said, calling for the resolution of conflicts within Afghanistan.
Expert "Distrust of the government behind the suppression of the Taliban"
Professor Daisaku Higashi of Sophia University, who supported the peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban in the United Nations Afghan Support Team, said that the situation in which the Taliban controlled the capitals of each state one after another and rapidly expanded its power was "unexpected. "The rural areas were dominated by the Taliban for a few years," he said. "The next military attack, I want you to be on your side." I think we were able to negotiate. "
Corruption said, "The reason why people don't get better in life despite the trillions of yen they receive from overseas every year is the distrust that the government is taking the support." He pointed out that the widespread distrust of the government was also deep-rooted among the people.
In addition, regarding the fact that the education and employment of women was restricted under the former Taliban administration, there are concerns about the future administration of the administration. He continued to say that he would admit. The new administration, which will be established under the leadership of the Taliban, will focus on whether minorities and women will become key figures in the government. " He pointed out that it is important for the international community, including Japan, to persistently work to manage the administration.