Afghanistan
'President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul with $169 million in cash'
Afghanistan's Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mohammad Zahir Agbar said that Ghani should be arrested and the wealth of the Afghan nation be restored, Ozodi reported. Speaking at a news conference , Agbar called Ghani's escape a "betrayal of the state and the nation" and claimed that he had "taken $169 million with him". Agbar announced that Amrullah Saleh was legally the President of Afghanistan now.
Afghan Mayhem: Taliban continue to attack women, children after capturing power
The photos and videos from the Kabul airport reveal the actual scenario of the women and children of the country. A Los Angeles Times reporter posted pictures of the ground and added that a dozen women and children were left wounded. As per the video obtained by the Fox News, the Taliban fighters while looking for the ex-government officials, can be seen roaming around the streets and have opened fire at several places.
China expects new Afghan regime to make break with terrorists
China hopes the Taliban can work with all parties in setting up an open and inclusive political framework, and pursue a peaceful and friendly foreign policy, particularly developing friendly relations with neighbouring countries, to achieve reconstruction and development in Afghanistan, Hua said, Xinhua news agency reported.
Fallout of botched Afghan exit overwhelms White House
A viral video clip shows a crowd of Afghans running alongside a US military transport aircraft, with some clinging to the fuselage, as it gained speed on the tarmac at an airport in Kabul. Another segment films what appears to be individuals falling in mid-air after the plane took off, the Xinhua news agency reported.
World leaders, experts criticise US policy in Afghanistan
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said that the sudden downfall of the Afghan government and the Taliban's swift takeover has cast a "long shadow" over the West's efforts to build a stable and lasting community, the Xinhua news agency reported. "Scenes of despair at Kabul airport are shameful for the political West," Steinmeier said in a statement.
Taliban should realise they also have 'mothers-sisters': Livid Muslim women activists
As stories of the horrors allegedly meted out on the distressed Afghan women trickled out, Indian feminists expressed serious concerns over their safety, security, dignity and human rights, and point out that the Taliban should realize they also have 'Maa-Behen' (Mothers-Sisters) and must equally respect all women of their country.
At least 40 people died in Kabul airport shooting & stampede since Monday
The Taliban say that they are making every effort to bring lasting peace and progress in Afghanistan. "They shouldn't be (hanging onto) airplanes of the foreigners, 30 to 40 people were killed and wounded in the airport yesterday (Monday), they should remain in their homes, there will be no problem for them," said Mohibullah Hekmat, the Taliban commander at the airport.
Taliban denied access to $9.5 bn of Afghan money
Ajmal Ahmady, acting head of Da Afghan Bank, the nation's central bank, early Monday tweeted that he learned on Friday that shipments of dollars would stop as the US tried to block any Taliban effort to gain access to the funds. DAB has $9.5 billion in assets, a sizeable portion of which is in accounts with the New York Federal Reserve and US-based financial institutions.
Regional powers drive Afghan diplomacy as Washington's star fades
In the new pecking order, the tiny Emirate of Qatar, which has in the last decade punched far beyond its weight has stolen the limelight as the Taliban rivuleted into Kabul and the Americans hastily rushed to Kabul airport to mark an unceremonious exit. The images of a superpower in retreat that followed marked a pivotal moment in the world's perception, including of its allies of Washington's fragility.
Will Afghanistan's heritage marvels survive a resurgent Taliban?
There is a widespread concern as to what will happen to the treasure trove of ancient heritage objects, artefacts and museums that house them, which till present have been reported to be safe. Uncertainty looms large as heritage projects in the country run by the British Council have been suspended. In fact, their office is now closed.
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