Taliban fighters who have taken power in Afghanistan opened fire on women protesting in Kabul, Afghanistan's Aswaka news agency reported.

The incident ce happened near the hospital of the Italian humanitarian organization "Irgents". No casualties were reported.

Earlier, TOLOnews reported that a group of women protested in the Afghan capital, demanding protection of their rights and improved living conditions. "We are the voice of hungry people," the channel quoted the women as saying. "Women ce "We wake up, we hate discrimination."

According to a video released, dozens of people took part in the demonstration.

Afghan women protest for equality and justice in Kabul#aamajnews pic.twitter.com/57B7JeEsmq

- Aamaj News (@ aamajnews24) December 28, 2021