Afghanistan, burqa, fear and deserted streets the suspended life of the capital

The Americans are gone, the Afghan government has collapsed and the Taliban now rule the streets. From one moment to the next, millions of Kabul residents were left alone to face an uncertain transition. Ten days after the Taliban’s return to power, public offices are still closed. Residents struggle to keep their daily lives going in an economy that, backed by American aid in past years, is now suddenly in free fall.