It is reported that before leaving the country, President Ashraf Ghani made emergency contacts with US Special Envoy Zalmai Khalilzad and NATO. President Ghani is reported to have arrived in Tajikistan. It is said that he left the country with his team.
The issue of resignation of President Ashraf Ghani has been decided
Afghan media have claimed that the issue of President Ashraf Ghani’s resignation has been settled. Ashraf Ghani will resign after reaching an agreement on the formation of an interim government. An Afghan government delegation will travel to Doha for talks with the Taliban. The delegation will also include Younis Qanuni, Ahmad Wali Masood, and Muhammad Mohaqiq.
It may be recalled that today, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani released a video message to the nation on a social networking site in which he said that anyone who thinks of looting or anarchy should be dealt with by force. Yes, we will do our best because it is our responsibility.
Agreement reached not to attack Kabul, Acting Afghan Interior Minister
Acting Afghan Interior Minister Abdul Sattar Mirza Kawal has said that an agreement has been reached not to attack Kabul, adding that power in Afghanistan will be transferred peacefully to the interim government.
According to Afghan media, talks are underway in the Afghan presidential palace to transfer power to the Taliban. Ali Ahmad Jalali will be appointed as the head of the interim government. Abdullah Abdullah is acting as a mediator in the case.
The Taliban took control of all of Afghanistan’s borders
The Taliban have taken control of all of Afghanistan’s borders. However, the Taliban said they did not intend to enter Kabul through force, did not declare a ceasefire but did not want any casualties, or intend to take revenge on anyone.
Taliban spokesman Sohail Shaheen said, “We have announced a general amnesty for Afghans and others. We will welcome those who are against the corrupt Kabul administration, who helped the intruders, and the door is open for them.”
It is noteworthy that the Taliban did not face significant resistance when entering the capital. However, reports of the arrival of fighters caused a wave of panic among Afghan citizens, female students from Kabul University have gone home, the public They are trapped in their homes.
The Taliban also entered Gardez, the capital of Paktia province
The Taliban have also entered Gardez, the capital of Paktia Province. Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province on the border with Pakistan, has also been captured. The governor of Zabul has surrendered to the Taliban. Neeli, the capital of Daikundi province, has been captured by the Taliban without a fight. Video of Afghan soldiers fleeing to Iran for refuge, including armored vehicles and tanks, has also surfaced.
US and British diplomatic staff continue to evacuate from Kabul
US and British diplomatic staff are being evacuated from Kabul. Other countries have also taken steps to repatriate citizens from Afghanistan, while Russia has announced it will not withdraw its diplomatic staff from Kabul.
Russia has refused to withdraw its diplomatic staff
A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it was in contact with Moscow’s ambassador to Kabul and that there were no immediate plans to return to Afghanistan. However, given the current situation, the international media is calling it an important decision.
US President Joe Biden warns Taliban fighters
US President Joe Biden has warned Taliban fighters that they will retaliate if diplomatic staff is harmed. Surveillance will continue in the future to deal with the Taliban.
No Taliban revenge, Taliban spokesman
Taliban spokesman Sohail Shaheen has said that there is no intention to take revenge on anyone, power will be transferred peacefully, everyone is invited, let’s serve Afghanistan together.
“We have announced a general amnesty for Afghans and others. We will welcome those who are against the corrupt Kabul administration, who helped the intruders, and the door is open for them,” he said.
The changing situation in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister convened a national security meeting
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to hold a high-level consultation on the current situation in Afghanistan. Accordingly, a meeting of the National Security Committee has been convened on this important issue.
The meeting, convened on Monday, August 16, will consider the situation in the region, especially in Afghanistan. The meeting will be attended by civilian and military leaders.
The rapidly changing situation in the region, Afghanistan’s political leadership reached Pakistan
In view of the rapidly changing situation in the region, the political leadership of Afghanistan has reached Pakistan. Afghan Speaker Mir Rehman Rahmani is also part of the delegation. Special Representative of Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq welcomed the guests.
According to sources, the Afghan delegation also includes Muhammad Younis Qanuni, Ustad Muhammad Karim, Ahmad Zia Masood, Ahmad Wali Masood, Abdul Latif Pedram, and Khalid Noor. In addition, Afghan political leaders will meet on the post-Taliban situation in Afghanistan.
