Afghanistan’s win over Scotland in T20 World Cup gave Afghan people reason for joy and hope after two turbulent months.

Journalists, rights workers, worried that 11 new directives issued by the Taliban may lead to censorship of the media.

Protesters say Taliban used pepper sprays and tear gas to disperse them as they tried to reach the presidential palace.

Many Afghans fear a potential economic collapse as the Taliban celebrates the withdrawal of the last US troops.