After attempting to reassure Afghans of no revenge the Taliban have entered Kabul, gunshots were heard in the city and their spokesperson tried to put the Afghan people at ease by saying they are awaiting a peaceful transfer of power and the properties and lives of Afghans in the city… Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban enter Kabul; Ghani exits country
In a statement released by the White House, President Biden announced the deployment of approx. 5000 US troops to ascertain the “orderly and safe drawdown of US personnel and other allied personnel, and an orderly evacuation of Afghans who helped our troops.” The deployment of 3000 troops in Kabul was… Continue reading Afghanistan: Biden authorizes 5000 troops for DEP; blames Trump for Afg mess
The Taliban have captured three more provincial capitals. Mazar-e-Sharif being their biggest catch of the day as it was the last northern capital under government control. It was also where Ashraf Ghani held meetings with northern warlords in a bid to get them together in their fight against the Taliban.… Continue reading Afghanistan: Mazar-e-Sharif, Asadabad, Gardez captured
Update: Ashraf Ghani indeed resigned ahead of Monday. As per our sources, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was to resign ahead of Monday. Ghani addressed his nation today and in a somber speech he vowed remobilization of his forces and assured that serious steps were being taken to ensure it. Ghani… Continue reading Afghanistan: Ghani rules out resignation
Canada has announced to expand its resettlement program “to bring more Afghans to safety” and take in about 20,000 refugees. “The Government of Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the risks it poses for many vulnerable Afghans.” The announcement according to the Canadian… Continue reading Afghanistan: Canada announces to take in 20,000 refugees
US troops have started landing in Kabul to help evacuate US embassy staff. A number out of the 3000 troops announced for deployment have started arriving. With the fall of Kabul imminent, countries have started evacuating their consular staff from Afghanistan which has failed to defend itself and foreign crew… Continue reading Afghanistan: US forces land in Kabul
President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan will resign before the coming Monday and an interim setup will come in place with the Taliban having a share in the new setup, according to our sources. This comes in after the Taliban made rapid advancements to surround the Ghani administration and take a… Continue reading Afghanistan: Ghani to resign before Monday – Sources
The Taliban have taken control of their 11th provincial capital in less than a week since their sweeping offensive began last Friday. Ghazni had fallen earlier today and chances for a Taliban takeover of Kabul over the next week have significantly grown. Heavy fighting had already been reported in Kandahar… Continue reading Afghanistan: Provincial capital Herat falls
Thursday – The Taliban have captured their 10th provincial capital in less than a week, after the launch of the second phase of their attacks that focused on major cities. Another loss for the Afghan government and army after the replacement of their army chief. With this development, it is… Continue reading Afghanistan: Ghazni falls
The Afghan Government has replaced its army chief after losing over eight provincial capitals in a matter of days since the Taliban launched the second phase of their attack last Friday. The Afghan army is busy defending Kandahar, Mazar-e-Sharif and Ghazni, three major cities which might fall into Taliban hands… Continue reading Afghanistan: Army chief replaced as Taliban advance