Timeline:
The dramatic first month of the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan
Here's is a timeline of main events centring on Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
Reuters
On August 15, 2021, Taliban took over the Afghan capital, Kabul, bringing to an end a 20-year-long war. What followed was chaos, protests, a suicide attack followed by drone strikes, assurances by the Taliban of protecting human rights and granting a general amnesty and the announcement of a new government.
It has been a month since the fall of Kabul.
Here's is a timeline of main events centering on Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
The dramatic first month of the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan
Aug 15
Taliban fighters enter Kabul. As foreigners and Afghans scramble to leave the country, there is chaos at Kabul airport, during which several people are killed.
Aug 17
US President Joe Biden breaks silence on withdrawal from Afghanistan. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid holds first press conference since fall of Kabul; says women's rights will be respected, there will be no reprisals.
Aug 18
Anti-Taliban protests erupt in eastern city of Jalalabad. At least 3 people are killed.
Aug 19
Scenes of chaos at Kabul airport persist. Several more people are killed as Taliban members open fire, causing a stampede. Anti-Taliban protests break out in Asadabad and Kabul, amid reports of former Taliban enemies being rounded up for questioning.
Aug 21
Taliban say they will investigate reports of atrocities and protect people's rights. Also say the airport chaos is not their fault; they are trying to provide a smooth exit for those with correct paperwork.
Aug 23
Haji Mohammad Idris is named acting governor of Aghanistan's central bank amid economic turmoil.
Aug 24
The World Food Programme says millions of Afghans could soon face starvation.
Aug 26
A suicide bomb attack near Kabul airport kills scores of people, including 13 US troops. The attack was claimed by the militant Islamic State.
Aug 27
The US military launches a drone strike against an Islamic State "planner".
Aug 29
A US drone strike kills 10 members of a family in Kabul. Taliban condemn the attack.
Aug 30
US General Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command, announces the completion of the US troop withdrawal, ending the 20-year war. The Taliban declare independence for Afghanistan.
Aug 31
Long queues at banks, rising prices for staples and people taking risky land routes to try to leave Afghanistan are among the first challenges for the Taliban.
Sept 3
Taliban say they have seized control of Panjshir province, the final holdout held by anti-Taliban fighters. The resistance movement says they are still fighting.
Sept 4
Kabul airport reopens for aid flights and domestic services.
Sept 7
The Taliban announce their new government.
Sept 9
The first commercial international flight under the new Taliban government leaves Kabul carrying more than 100 foreigners.
Sept 13
Donors pledge $1.1 billion for Afghanistan as aid dries up.
Sept 14
Thousands of people protest in southern city of Kandahar over Taliban plans to evict families from a former military colony.