Watch | A stunned world reacts to the chaos in Kabul

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan has sparked global concern, with world leaders calling for the protection of human rights and the cessation of armed aggression in the war-torn country.

Some urged introspection, calling it a communal failing, while others pleaded with the Taliban to respect human rights. Others extended an olive branch, hoping to establish connections with the new regime, whose leaders were ousted from the seat of power around two decades ago.