Kabul: A fierce war broke out with the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. The country’s capital Kabul has been scattered in front of the sharp attacks of the Taliban. Amidst tense situations, the news is coming that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has resigned from his post. It is being told that the Taliban has turned down the offer to share power and has shown President Ghani the way out. With this, the Vice President (VP) of Afghanistan, Amrulla Saleh has announced to leave the country.
Ghani was replaced by Ali Ahmed Jalali as the new head of the interim government. Jalali has been Afghanistan’s ambassador to Germany. Earlier there was news that the Taliban has reached the door of the capital Kabul. The country’s acting Interior Minister has already made a statement that the Taliban will be handed over power in a peaceful manner, after which there was speculation about the fall of the government.
Taliban entered the outskirts of Kabul
The Taliban have entered the outskirts of the capital, Kabul. However, officials said that the fighting has not started yet. The Taliban have been occupying the country from all sides before the complete withdrawal of American and NATO forces from Afghanistan after two decades of fighting. The extremist group captured Jalalabad on Sunday morning before entering the outskirts of the capital Kabul.
The extremists have yet to say anything about entering the capital. However, employees from government offices were suddenly sent home on Sunday morning and army helicopters started circling in the sky. Meanwhile, US helicopters landed at the US embassy here on Sunday, hours after the Taliban took over Jalalabad.
Taliban claims – civilians will not be harmed
The Taliban claim that all civilians will be taken care of and no harm will be done to them. He has even said that even the army will not be answered. The Taliban spokesman has said in his statement to ‘forgive everyone’ but has advised people to stay in their homes. At the same time, it has been claimed by quoting civilians that in some places the fighters have started moving forward.
Sensitive documents burnt
Helicopters descend on the compound as political vehicles leave the US embassy in Kabul as the Taliban advance towards the Afghan capital. Helicopters are coming and going fast as a plume of smoke rises from the roof of the embassy on Sunday. US officials have said in the past that diplomats inside have begun erasing sensitive documents.
India is monitoring the situation
Amid reports of Afghanistan capturing the Taliban, Indian Embassy sources say that they are closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation. The online visa process has started and the staff is being reduced.
UAE canceled flights
The UAE has canceled flights to Kabul with immediate effect amid the tense situation in Afghanistan. According to the news agency Reuters, this order will come into effect from Monday.
