The Islamic Emirate forces took to the streets of Kabul to celebrate the first anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American forces from Afghanistan.

Some members of the Islamic Emirate said Afghanistan would take several years to reach “freedom."

“A home could be not fixed properly in one year, so this is now a whole country. We hope God help us to recover the trade and economy in the country,” said Hamdullah, a member of the Islamic Emirate.

Meanwhile, residents of Kabul praised the proper security in the country but said that economic challenges have rapidly increased.

They said that there are major problems that need to be solved.

“If the Islamic Emirate controls the economic situation, there will be no other problems in Afghanistan,” said Abdul Ghafar, a resident of Kabul.

“The poor should be considered and provided with assistance,” said Hafizullah, a resident of Kabul.

is a problem of work and the reopening of schools to allow our girls to go to their school,” said Abdul Basheer a resident of Kabul.

On Aug. 31, 2021, the last American soldier, Major General Chris Donahue, left Afghanistan.