Kabul barber fears uncertain future under Taliban rule while residents hope for jobs

Record ID: 1633754

  • Title: Kabul barber fears uncertain future under Taliban rule while residents hope for jobs
  • Date: 25th August 2021
  • Summary: BARBER WORKING (SOUNDBITE) (Dari) BARBER, MOHAMMAD AMIN NOORI, WORKING AND SAYING: "There is no work, and in the previous system of the Islamic Emirate, our work was against the law, and they said that men's make-up and tattoos are not allowed, so the clientele is very low, everyone is scared and I work in fear, and their (Taliban) law has not been implemented yet, whether we will be allowed to work or not." BARBER SHAVING CLIENT'S BEARD BARBER WORKING POINT OF VIEW SHOT OF DRIVING VARIOUS OF VENDOR EATING (SOUNDBITE) (Dari) VENDOR, MOHAMMAD JAN, SAYING: "We ask them (the Taliban) to bring peace and prosperity to the people, create jobs for people. We want a peaceful government, security in the city, and opportunities for the people, that is our wish." VARIOUS OF VENDOR EATING VARIOUS OF TRAFFIC MOVING ON STREET NEAR STALLS (SOUNDBITE) (Dari) KABUL RESIDENT, GHULAM JABAR, SAYING: "With the grace of God, the situation is calm and we do not hear the noise of guns and killing, but unfortunately, employment has decreased a little. Also, there is less gathering of people." FLAGS FLYING VARIOUS OF TRAFFIC MOVING ON STREET, STALLS (MUTE) TIME-LAPSE OF TRAFFIC MOVING
  • Embargoed: 8th September 2021 12:34
  • Keywords: Afghanistan Kabul Taliban barber jobs residents shops street scenes traffic unemployment
  • Location: KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
  • City: KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
  • Country: Afghanistan
  • Topics: Asia / Pacific,Government/Politics,Editors' Choice
  • Reuters ID: LVA003ERS0QX3
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  • Story Text: A barber working in the Afghan capital of Kabul said on Wednesday (August 25) he was scared of what Taliban rule could mean for his trade in the future.
    "In the previous system of the Islamic Emirate, our work was against the law, and they said that men's make-up and tattoos are not allowed, so the clientele is very low, everyone is scared and I work in fear," said Mohammad Amin Noori.
    Other residents said they hoped for more jobs and opportunity under the Taliban.
    It comes as western countries rushed to complete the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan as the Aug. 31 deadline for the withdrawal of foreign troops drew closer with no sign that the Taliban rulers might allow an extension. The Taliban said all foreign evacuations must be completed by Aug. 31, and asked the United States to stop urging talented Afghans to leave, while also trying to persuade people at the airport to go home, assuring them that they had nothing to fear.
    While the focus is now on those people trying to flee, the risk of starvation, disease, and persecution is rising for the rest of the population after the chaotic exodus from Kabul airport ends, aid agencies say.
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