Kabul, Nov 12 : The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have allowed traders to carry weapons for protection after a number of businesspersons complained about their safety, a media report said.Kabul, November 12, : , After a series of complaints from businesspeople about their safety and security, the Taliban-led government has allowed Afghan traders to keep weapons in order to protect themselves. The Khaama Press report on Thursday cited Interior Ministry spokesman Saeed Khostai as saying that the Taliban will give the permission once technical issues are resolved.According to the Khaama Press, Saeed Khostai (Interior Ministry spokesperson) said that Taliban would grant permission after technical problems are solved.
Khostai reiterated that the Taliban government is committed to protect all the traders and businesspersons in the country.Khostai assured that all traders and businessmen in Afghanistan will be protected by the Taliban government.
After the fall of Kabul on August 15, only Taliban fighters were allowed to carry arms and weapons, while the general public were banned.Only Taliban fighters could carry weapons and arms after the August 15 fall of Kabul.The general population was banned.
Before this, Afghan traders and investors would carry weapons and had armed security guards as there were huge threats of kidnapping, looting, and money heisting.
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