berlin. the taliban revealed afghanistan's new hard-line government. also on the program, germany passed chancellor tries to rescue her body from defeat as the conservative bloc six to an all-time low in the opinion polls. crowds turned out across brazil to support president bolsonaro.

i am phil gayle, welcome to the program. the taliban have not announced the new caretaker government. the prime minister once served as foreign minister in the 1980's. interior minister is on the fbi's most wanted list for his legs to terror attacks. he has led many of their military efforts. there are no known pictures of the new defense minister.

he is the son of the deceased teledyne founder. the supreme leader has issued his own statement and he has confirmed that all matters of government in a few stand will be governed by the laws of sharia. he says the government will start functioning as quickly as possible. the all-male, all -- all taliban interim cabinet is represented by the islamist group spokesman. welcome, let's start with the prime minister. he is on the u.n. sanctions list. there are some striking choices for key positions in afghanistan's new government.

>> indeed. from an international perspective it looks like from the taliban perspective, it probably looks like they see themselves as victors and they see themselves as entitled to a point to people who have served in their ranks during 20 years of insurgency and the government before, from thei perspective, it is rather like to appoint the people who have led them to this victory and they don't seem to care much about how this looks like internationally. from their perspective, it is not as surprising as it might look from the outside. >> the taliban, when they were setting the mood music, they were talking about an inclusive government, this doesn't look conclusive. >> indeed, it is not all-inclusive.

it even has a few members from other ethnicities. theyave repeated their inclusive government but observers never really believed that there will be an inclusive governnt the way the taliban have acted. it is all the time clear that they see themselves as entitled to not share power with anyone. these talking points seem to be more like -- the are more aimed at an international audience. then the talib do it they want because their experience is that they can get away with it or that is their experience during the past two years or so. >> except, now that they are a government rather than insurgents, they are going to

have to deal with the international committee. the money is running out, the food supply is running out. how does the world deal with a government led by a man on the fbi's most wanted list? this is a difficult question and it will probably be in such -- in a gray area. to fully indulge -- engage with such a government, it is very difficult because it is illegal to have certain dealings with those people but some aid will contin to flow because the international community says if this aid would be cut, it would hurt normal civilians, normal civilian populations. there will probably be one important thing to note, aid might not be as important as the

outside world things. they a following what they see asod's will weather in property or in richness. this is more important to them than having progress and welfare in this world. their wodview is much to the afterlife true to their interpretation of islamic belief. despite facing military opposition, the taliban are still facing opposition from civilians. just hours before announcing the new government, the taliban crushed a peaceful protest in kabul. >> a taste of what resisting the taliban looks like.

men with guns attempting to silence the men and women armed with their voices. the hundreds of afghans who took to kabul's streets could not match the taliban's show of force. >> the islamic government is shooting at our people. they are very unjust, they are not human at all. they do not give us the right to demonstrate. they are not muslims but infidels. as you can see, what a situation we are in. >> it is a situation these protesters may have seen coming but it did not stop them from coming out to demand freedom for women and more freedom for all. a right to say the taliban curtails. initially, afghanistan's forces only watched passively

where not protesting to find some job's office, we are here to protect the blood of the youth. they are here for our country, our land. >> another defiance has been located north of kab where the national resistant force insisted it is still standing despite the taliban's claims of victory inhe region. the predominant control of afghanistan is not in question. the signs are it faces a more resolute public on its return to power. courts thousands of afghans under threat in the country are still stuck there, waiting, hoping to get out. in dw news met one woman trying to raise awareness of their plight. >> carrying money fund raised

for afghanistan by her school in berlin. she came to germany with her parents and siblings five years ago. they fled the taliban. but some of her relatives are still stuck in afghanistan. she worries most for her on, a politician who is now in -- her aunt, a politician who is now in hiding. >> she does not leave the house anymore. she was politically active and stood up for a lot. she knows if she goes out, it is dangerous, it is a matter of life and death. quick's she's not even sure if her aunt is officially ventured as a person in need of protection. >> i feel very powerless here in germany, helpless, complete we lost. there is a very big humanitarian

crisis in afghanistan and germany is just looking the other way, the whole world is. she thinks she is the only hope left for her relatives in afghanistan. she is using every opportunity to raise her voice. she spoke with the german finance and esther but their conversation left her as appointed. >> >> he talks a lot while he is campaigning but in reality, he is not doing anything. i just wonder how much he can talk about security, family and being together even though we are living in a completely different world here. however, this is largely up to the german foreign ministry. she has submitted her families information but has not received an answer yet. she says the weight is

unbearable. it is a bit hard as a young woman, a student, a girl just struggling with everything with the whole world. because i am just a girl and like all my other friends, my biggest worry should be what am i going to wear tomorrow? i want that to be my biggest worry and not having to fight with the world. phil: germany failed to evaluate many afghans who put themselves in danger by working with nato. is that likely to have political consequences? richard walker spoke with a lawmaker for the absence -- opposition free democrats. >> what has the government got wrong in your view?

>> they have done quit a lot wrong. they started way too late and also, the military operation started too late. there will be an investigation. all the questions we have can't be cleared today. it will take a few days to find some answers and find out what went wrong at the ministry of defense also the ministry of development. >> the defense minister has been here today, answering questions, reporting to the community. you you convinced by what she said? >> no. she has not explained too much about what went wrong. we basically heard a report from

the commander of the german troops at the kabul airport. the process of clearing the government side has not even started yet. >> should the minister resign? >> she has not. hopefully she will have a discussion about this issue and i hope they both resign. >> many western countries experienced very similar problems. they have all been accused of being so late with these evacuations. what makes germany different in your mind? >> cnn had better information than our secret service. other countries started the immigration program on friday and saturday.

the first german plane left germany the monday after the fall of kabul. it was a delay of three days that cannot be explained yet. >> that was dr. marcus farber speaking to richard walker. here in germany, chancellor angela merkel has appealed to voters to rally behind her slumping conservative block. the party pulling at less than 20% for the first time ever. >> this may well be her last speech as chancellor and just three weeks ahead of the election, angela merkel did not pass on the chance. she spoke out for her conservatives and their candidates. taking jabs at their opponents.

voters have a choice. for a federal government led by the csu, a federal government that leads the country into the future with measure and moderation. it was an unusually outspoken show of support from angela merkel who has mostly stayed on the sidelines of the current political campaign. but with their party tanking in the polls, the support may help stop the slide. the debate was dominated by the campaign. all three chancellor candidates got a chance to speak. all of them were in full election mode. the chancellor candidate praised her 16 years in office for having improved life for many germans. we used to have 5 million

unemployed. it is good to remind ourselves that these last 16 years were good for germany. social democrat, olaf is the current finance minister for angela merkel but he is also her party's main contender in the election. he went on the attack. >> another government led by this party would cost germany prosperity and jobs. all three candidates pitched what they would do if they are part of the government after september's election, including the green candidate. we need a government that takes responsibility and dares to do something new to ensure climate fairly prosperity in germany and the future for the common european union. with election day fast approaching, this last debate may have set the tone for the remaining three weeks of campaigning.

>> why are they doing so badly? here is nina with her assessment. >> there is a combination of reasons. i think a lot has to do with the lack of support for the candidate himself. many within the party are not convinced he is the right candidate. it was a close race at the time and to this day, many people openly say in this party that he would haveone a bett job. voters don't appreciate in party fighting. also, germans are now realizing that he is not angela merkel. this is becoming a lot more conservative again. he is surrounding himself with people who don't necessarily represent modern values. some of them are traditionally neoliberal politicians. he is losing many people who would have voted for this party

because of angela merkel. >> we will look at some of the other stories making news around the world. robbers have stolen jewelry from an exclusive store in paris. the thieves got away in car and on scooters. police arrested two suspects. one of france's biggest companies has lost a bid to dismiss a charge in complicity in cmes against humanity. they are accused of paying millions to keep this factory open. the ruling could lead to a trial. new military leaders have released prisoners. they previously pledged to free all activists and politicians detained. the army officer took jabs and

in short investors and business contracts will continue to be honored. now to brazil where president bolsonaro has addressed crowds. years ago before the national elections, the controversial's leader's support -- the controversial leader's support has been declining in the polls. his speech partly focused on the political feud between those in his administration and the country supreme court. his supporters tried to storm congress and the supreme court building. johan can tell us more. welcome.

president bolsonaro seems to be living up to his nickname. he is feuding with the supreme court. what is he trying to achieve? >> he is trying to show he still has the power and the popularity. the popular support. to understand what is happening today in brazil, we have to keep in mind that brazil has been going through a political and economic crisis for months. president bolsonaro has lost a lot of support since the pandemic came to brazil. for many people, the pandemic has been a disaster and provoked economic crisis. that is why he has lost a lot of support. he has been funding against other institutions, the justice system, the congress, the

electoral system for many months. he is trying to show that he has the popular support. that is the most important thing for him right now. >>'s supporters are calling for military intervention. they are calling for parliament to be closed down as well as the supreme court. as any of that likely to happen question mark -- likely to happen? it depends on who you ask the question. for the left, there is a coup going on in brazil. they have been worried. they said that today, something was going to happen. violence, the president was trying to provoke violence in the country. that is what the left wing denounces. president bolsonaro says he does not need a coup.

he has the popular support. brazil is going through a very difficult time. and that america, democracies are very unstable. things can really change from one day to another. >> our support is taking to the streets and similar numbers. >> yes, this is the practice. this is one of the main streets of the country. the president just delivered a speech here. there were thousands of people in these. they were gathering for kilometers away from this place. maybe 30 or 40 minutes by foot. 10 minutes by car. that is why many people were

warning that clashes could appear because they were very close. it shows how divided brazil is at this moment, how different the views are for the left and the right in the country. >> thank you so much. we will stay with elections. this time in st. petersburg. amongst the candidates for the city legislature, three look almost identical and have the same name. confused? that appears to be the point. >> politicians are all the same say the skeptics. a valid view in st. petersburg. only one of these candidates is the original. he says his competitors are copycats. >> i left at first because these clones changed their names and

surnames to be my own in july. their hairstyles as well. spoiler candidates with similar names are not uncommon in russian elections but this is the first and second presumed case of replicated resemblance. he is in a tight race. he things his opponents are doubly worried. >> i cannot explain it with anything but fear. if they did not fear me, if they thought my chances were slim, nobody would have bothered to place my doppelgängers there with changed names, surnames and appearances. >> russia's election commission says it is an embarrassment but there is nothing illegal about such personality politics. voters may have to think twice or three times before casting their ballots.

>> it is being called a cryptocurrency milestone. el salvador has become the first country to accept bitcoin as legal tender. the president says the move will give many l salvadoreans access. >> welcome to bitcoin beach. a tiny pacific coast town where hundreds of local businesses have accepted bitcoin for years, attracting many digital nomads from all over the world. the people have long profited from the rise of bitcoin. now it is time for the rest of the country to embrace the cryptocurrency. >> we are seeing for the first time people accumulating wealth and accumulating savings so they can buy a new roof for their house or a new cow, send their kids to school and these are opportunities they did not have before.

>> the government is installing more than 200 bcoin atm's a over the country. the president has promised $30 for anyone who adopts new currency like this barbershop. >> the currency has a future. the value will increase and this will generate greater profits. >> however, 70% of salvadoreans do not embrace the new currency that exists along the u.s. dollar as legal tender. according to a recent poll. most people say they don't want to download the electronic wallet that allows users to buy and spend bitcoin. >> i don't like that, i don't accept it, even for a moment. when i am asked how much money i have made, i like to take out throll of bills and see how much money i have made. i like to go shopping with bills.

>> experts and regulators have highlighted concerns about the cryptocurrency's the tories about to which could be very dangerous to the livelihoods of people living in poor countries. it coifell beneath $30,000 in june, less than half its all-time high of $64,000 just two months earlier. >> since you're up-to-date, more world is at the top of the hour. stay tuned, coming up next on dw we will have a look at the big stories of the day in the day. see you then.

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mark: welcome to "live from paris," news and analysis from france 24. these are the headlines. the taliban supreme leader says to uphold sharia law. this is women lead a demonstration. a legal ruling in frae needs the case for allegedly aiding anabetting the islamic state group in syria will be reinstated. money paid to the terrorists to ensure safe passage of workers.