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Taliban confiscates civilians’ guns — “we’ll take it from here”

The Taliban are now collecting weapons and ammunition from civilians in Kabul following its swift takeover of Afghanistan.

A Taliban official told Reuters that people no longer needed weapons for personal protection because “they can now feel safe,” since the insurgents have taken over. 

“We understand people kept weapons for personal safety. They can now feel safe,” the official said. 

“We are not here to harm innocent civilians.” 

It came as reports emerged a woman had been shot dead on Tuesday for not wearing a burqa out in public — after insurgents vowed to usher in a new “inclusive” era that honors “women’s rights.”