> The Taliban were cruel when in power before. <
And it’s the same 7th century group now, but with one important difference. Now they’ll be wanting revenge for the damage done by the American invaders and their collaborators.
This cannot end well.
The only real question is how media-savvy the Taliban will be. Will they hold the beheadings in public, or behind closed doors?
Good question. I saw some news clips on the news where the Taliban leaders were doing interviews with western media outlets. They may have concerns about their image in the world. But if so, punishments and beheadings may well just happen in private.
I heard some disturbing chatter too, that Taliban fighters were giving praises to Allah, over how easily they took over the country, and that this must be the work of Allah, on their behalf. They are committed to a very orthodox form of Islam.