UN postpones decision on ambassadors from Myanmar, Taliban, Libya
UN recognising ambassadors from Myanmar’s military, the Taliban, and Libya’s east would be seen a conferring legitimacy.
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Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul
Taliban fighters enter Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan, saying he wanted to avoid bloodshed.
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Regrouping the military ‘a top priority’, Afghan president says
Ashraf Ghani’s pre-recorded statement said ‘serious steps’ are being taken to remobilise Afghanistan’s security forces.
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Who controls what in Afghanistan
Taliban launched a sweeping offensive across Afghanistan in early May as US-led foreign forces began final withdrawal.
Afghanistan: Ghani blames ‘abrupt’ US exit for worsening security
Afghan president blames country’s deteriorating security situation on US deciding to withdraw troops by August 31.
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Rockets land near Afghan presidential palace during Eid prayers
President Ashraf Ghani continues with the prayers despite multiple loud explosions in the area, TV images show.
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Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating
For now, US has the weapons and capability to aid Afghanistan forces being tested by a Taliban offensive, general says.
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Biden pledges US support to embattled Afghanistan leaders
President Biden offers American commitment to Ghani, Abdullah as US troops withdraw and Taliban fighters gain ground.
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Afghan leaders to meet Biden at the White House
Biden to offer assurances of support as advances by the Taliban spark alarm amid rapid US withdrawal.
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Explainer: Where things stand for Afghanistan as Ghani visits US
The Afghan president begins a visit to Washington as Taliban makes huge advances across the war-ravaged country.
Afghanistan’s president says will step aside if election is held
At a regional summit in Tajikistan, Ghani says he ‘strongly supports holding elections at the earliest possible time’.
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