In Pictures: World rallies behind Afghan people after Taliban takeover

People around the world demand action against the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Last updated: August 19, 2021 | 10:21

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A demonstrator holds a banner as he takes part in a 'Save Afghanistan' protest in Parliament Square, in London, Britain.

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A demonstrator holds a sign during an anti-Taliban protest in Brussels, Belgium.

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Andrei Lorent protests on Westminster Bridge as he demands politicians to take action to support Afghanistan in London, Britain.

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Demonstrators gather in front of the White House in Washington, U.S. on the day Taliban insurgents entered Afghanistan's capital Kabul.

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A boy holding a sign attends a vigil for Afghanistan outside the West LA Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Children hold banners during the 'Save Afghanistan' protest in Parliament Square, in London, Britain.

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A person holds a placard during a protest against support for the Taliban, in front of the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany.

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A woman takes a moment in a vigil for Afghanistan outside the West LA Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Two demonstrators hold hands as people protest in support of Afghanistan and against the Taliban, in front of the White House in Washington, U.S.

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Demonstrators shout 'Peace in Afghanistan' and hold up signs as they gather in front of the White House in Washington, U.S.

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Demonstrators hold banners as they take part in a 'Save Afghanistan' protest in Parliament Square, in London, Britain.

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A demonstrator, wrapped in an Afghani flag, attends an anti-Taliban protest, in Brussels, Belgium.

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An Afghan national reacts at a gathering to urge the international community to help Afghan refugees, in New Delhi, India.

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A person holds a sign during a protest against support for the Taliban, in Berlin, Germany.

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A girl shouts slogans during a demonstration of Afghan migrants over Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, on the island of Lesbos, Greece.

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