Seeking Security

The Taliban arrived in 24-year-old Ghazal’s neighborhood last week, showing up on motorbikes, in cars and on foot.Ghazal, who, like many Afghans, goes only by one name, didn’t want to say where she lives because she is worried about her safety.“There were so many of them [Taliban fighters], I couldn’t believe my eyes. They had guns and the look in their eyes was terrifying.”Ghazal, 24, Afghanistan“There were so many of them [Taliban fighters], I couldn’t believe my eyes,” she said, speaking to The World on Monday, adding, “They had guns and the look in their eyes was terrifying.”As of this past Sunday, the country is under Taliban control. The Taliban was able to take over most of Afghanistan in a matter of days. In some areas, the group faced intense fighting from Afghan security forces. In others, no shots were fired.Related: 20 years of progress for Afghan women could disappear under Taliban ruleWhat the Taliban envisions for the country’s future and its people is still unclear. Women are especially concer