As thousands swarmed Kabul’s airport in a bid to escape the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan, videos circulating on social media appear to show armed Taliban soldiers enjoying amusement park rides after their victory last weekend.
One video that went viral on Twitter depicts Taliban soldiers driving bumper cars while touting their guns.
Update: the Taliban has now taken over the bumper cars. pic.twitter.com/lbYTFEY3le
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) August 16, 2021
In another video reportedly shows Taliban soldiers trying out the presidential palace gym
Trying to be “fit for governing”
Taliban in Afghanistan working out in the presidential palace’s gym. pic.twitter.com/s441sb6e35— Asaad Hanna (@AsaadHannaa) August 16, 2021
In another video posted by French news outlet Mediavenir, soldiers are seen riding on a merry-go-round.
#Afghanistan : d’autres images de la prise de contrôle du parc par les #talibans. (témoins) #Kabul #Kaboul pic.twitter.com/oqzb07KOLb
— Mediavenir (@Mediavenir) August 16, 2021