Taliban Imposes Complete Lockdown on Government Employees in Kabul

Kokcha News Agency: In an unprecedented move, the Taliban has imposed a complete lockdown on government employees in Kabul, banning them not only from going to work but also from leaving their homes until Saturday. Sources within the government have revealed that the decision is linked to the possibility of “extraordinary events” occurring between Wednesday and Friday.

Some sources have explicitly suggested that the Taliban fears a potential U.S. military operation targeting Bagram Airfield, which could quickly lead to the fall of Kabul. This lockdown is not just a security measure but a clear signal from within the Taliban regime that it feels increasingly vulnerable and on the brink of collapse.

The situation has raised several questions:
– Is the Taliban afraid of an imminent foreign military operation?
– Is there a risk of an internal coup or confrontation with opposing groups?
– Or could both scenarios unfold simultaneously?

What is clear is that the Taliban’s so-called “Islamic Emirate” no longer feels secure. The regime, which has imposed severe restrictions on Afghan citizens since taking power, now appears to be bracing for a potential crisis that could threaten its grip on the country.