Taliban celebrate 'independence' with gunfire from Kabul airport as America leaves Afghanistan to an uncertain future

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Aug 31, 2021 Taliban celebrate 'independence' with gunfire from Kabul airport as America leaves Afghanistan to an uncertain future Fireworks and gunfire marked the last U.S. flights to leave Kabul airport as the Taliban celebrated and said Afghanistan was declaring its "independence" 20 years after their regime was toppled by American forces. But the challenges now facing the country's new rulers are formidable. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy