The curfew will be effective between 10pm and 4am local time [File: Mohammad Ismail/Reuters]
DW: Afghanistan imposes nighttime curfew to stem Taliban push
The Afghani government announced curfews in 31 out of 34 provinces amid the Taliban offensive.
Following US airstrikes against the militants, the Taliban warned "there will be consequences" for the bombing.
Afghanistan put in place a night time curfew on Saturday across 31 of the conflicted countryꞌs 34 provinces "to curb violence and limit the Taliban movements," the government in Kabul said.
Only the provinces of Kabul, Panjshir and Nangarhar will have no curfew as from tonight with no one being able to leave their homes from 10.00 pm to 4.00 am local time.
United States President Joe Biden authorized up to $100 million (€85 million) in aid for Afghan refugees Friday, including 2,500 special visas for those who worked with US forces during the 20 year war.
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Update #1: Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance -- BBC
Update #2: Afghanistan imposes night curfew to curb Taliban advance (Al Jazeera)
WNU editor: This curfew is not going to change the course of the war.
