Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban has attracted worldwide attention. #KabulHasFallen and #Taliban became trending topics in the world and told of the panic among Afghans.
The Taliban finally controlled Afghanistan completely. Many Afghans are trying to escape the Taliban.
Stories and panic among citizens in Afghanistan are shared more easily in this technological era. Internet, allowing anyone to upload and access content. On Twitter, many people share their own opinions or experiences about the condition of Afghanistan. Moreover, the airport was very chaotic.
"This is so sad and so embarrassing at the same time," wrote one netizen.
"So hard to watch, my heart is sad. I hope the Afghan people can find their strength in this difficult time," said another.
Sunday, August 15, 2021 was the day Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. The palace was captured and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was forced to go to Tajikistan. The chaos that ensued also eventually made Kabul residents rush to withdraw their money from banks.
I hope the situation gets better soon.