Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he fled the country to 'prevent a flood of bloodshed' as the Taliban entered the capital Kabul
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that he had fled the country on Sunday to "prevent a flood of bloodshed", as the Taliban entered the capital.
American diplomats were being evacuated from their embassy by chopper after a swift advance, who were poised to run Afghanistan again 20 years after they were toppled by US-led forces following the September 11 attacks on the United States. But there were no reports of fighting and the group's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they were waiting on the outskirts and were in talks with the Western-backed government for a peaceful surrender.
A source familiar with the matter said they would discuss a transition of power and US officials would also be involved.Spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the group would protect the rights of women, as well as freedoms for media workers and diplomats. Many of Kabul's streets were choked by cars and people either trying to rush home or reach the airport, residents said.
After US-led forces withdrew the bulk of their remaining troops in the last month, the Taliban campaign accelerated as the Afghan military's defences appeared to collapse.
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