Taliban Stop Afghan Government Employees From Returning To Work: Report

Afghanistan crisis: Only a few private firms, including telecom companies, have been operating since the Taliban swept back to power -- although there have been two public holidays since then.

Government employees in Kabul were blocked by Taliban terrorists from returning to their offices on Saturday, the first day of the Afghan working week. Since the hardline Islamist group seized power six days ago, government buildings, banks, schools and universities have remained largely closed. Only a few private firms, including telecom companies, have been operating since the Taliban swept back to power -- although there have also been two public holidays since then. The blocking of employees from entering their offices came despite the Taliban announcing they would allow government staff to continue working.