Consider This from NPR Chaos And Collapse In Afghanistan: How Did The U.S. Not See It Coming?
Aug 16, 2021
The podcast dives into the chaotic days of Afghanistan's takeover by the Taliban, featuring gripping personal accounts from those in crisis. General David Petraeus discusses the rapid fall of the Afghan government and the surprising misjudgments by the U.S. There are chilling scenes from Kabul's airport, illustrating the desperate attempts of Afghans to escape. Further, it examines the challenges of building a military in a context that was constantly shifting and the broader implications of the U.S. withdrawal on Afghan society, especially for women and girls.
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Kabul University Evacuation
- Kabul University students experienced panic as teachers evacuated classrooms, separating male and female students.
- Aisha Karam, a student, described the experience as a nightmare, feeling her world collapsing.
Panic in Kabul
- Doctor Mahib Shinwari described the panic and fear as rumors spread of the Taliban's arrival in Kabul.
- He and his colleagues urgently sought safety, navigating panicked crowds and roadblocks.
Artist's Fear
- Omid Sharifi, an artist, had to abandon his work amidst the chaos and walk home.
- He expressed fear for his missing sisters and uncertainty about the future of his art and organization.