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Taliban to declare 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan'
The declaration is expected to be made from the presidential palace in Kabul following the departure of Afghanistan President, Ashraf Ghani, earlier, who apparently fled, initially to Tajikistan. His current location is unconfirmed, the Guardian reported. The Taliban are claiming to have taken over the presidential palace in Kabul. President Ghani left the country earlier on Sunday, but the exact situation at the palace is still unclear.
'Damn the rich man and his gang': Defence Minister says Ghani sold his homeland
Senior Afghan leader and Head of High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah, in a video clip, said that Ghani left Afghanistan. He said that he left the people of Afghanistan in mess and misery and he will be judged in futurity. Vice President Amrullah Saleh, who is said to have accompanied Ghani and the others who left, in a tweet vowed not to bow to the Taliban, but he did not respond in the message to reports of him leaving the country.
$88 bn spent on Afghan forces which surrendered without a fight to Taliban
The Taliban have 80,000 troops in comparison with a nominal 300,699 serving the Afghan government, yet the whole country has been effectively overrun in a matter of weeks as military commanders surrendered without a fight in a matter of hours. It is a tale of two armies, one poorly equipped but highly motivated ideologically, and the other nominally well-equipped, but dependent on NATO support, poorly led and riddled with corruption.
Global Afghan protests critical of devious Pak role
Protesters were strongly critical of the intrusive and devious role of Pakistan in Afghanistan. They demanded that the international community should take note of the Pak role and act positively to save Afghanistan. At some places protesters expressed their strong sentiments against the Pak 'deep state' and mentioned that the international community should realise that the Pakistanis were playing a dual role.
Canada heads to snap election on September 20
The announcement was made after the Prime Minister met Governor General Mary Simon to request her to dissolve Parliament. As required by law, the campaign for the country's 44th general election will last 36 days. Trudeau's Liberal Party has been running a minority government for over two years now and the next general election was due in October 2023.
Air India flight from Kabul leaves for Delhi with 129 passengers
The AI 244 took off at 6.06 p.m. on Sunday from the Kabul airport. The passengers also include diplomats and security officials posted in the Indian embassy of Kabul. "We are monitoring the situation and as of now continuing with our scheduled flights to Kabul," an Air India spokesperson told IANS. Besides, the official said that the next flight for Kabul is scheduled to take off at 8.50 a.m. on Monday.
Abdullah confirms Ghani has left Afghanistan, likely for Tajikistan
Abdullah Abdullah has asked people to keep calm and for the Afghan security forces to cooperate in ensuring security. He asked the Taliban to allow some time for talks before entering the city of Kabul. Taliban forces have been seen within the city but most insurgents remain massed in the city's outskirts, the Guardian reported. Ghani has left Kabul for Tajikistan, a senior Afghan Interior Ministry official said.
Kabul residents flee city, country on fears of Taliban rule
Long queues of cars have formed as people try to find a way out of the city. Banks have also been busy as residents try to withdraw their savings, BBC reported. Afghan MP Farzana Kochai describeD the scene: "I'm in my house and looking at the people who are just trying to run." This leaves Kabul International Airport as the only way out of the country.
Abu Dhabi sets new protocol for international travellers
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has also updated the travel procedures into the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) capital. The Alhosn app (the Covid-19 app in the UAE), needs to show a green status for entry into public places. All vaccinated persons have the green status. If it is grey, the person will be denied entry.
Afghan government handing over power to Taliban
The head of High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah is said to be mediating the process, Afghan media reported. Sources have also said that Ali Ahamd Jalali will be appointed as head of the new interim government. Meanwhile, the acting Ministers of Interior, and Foreign Affairs, in separate video clips, assured Kabul's people would be secure as they are protecting the city along with international allies.
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