Published 2 years ago

Ex-President Ashraf Ghani explains why he fled Afghanistan as Taliban moved in

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Bearded Taliban fighters staged small victory parades on foot, bicycles and motorcycles. One small group marched past the former U.S. Embassy, chanting "Long live Islam" and "Death to America" A year after the dramatic day, much has changed in Afghanistan. The former insurgents struggle to govern and remain internationally isolated.

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Times of India

Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount

The Taliban on Monday marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul, a rapid takeover that triggered a hasty escape of the nation's Western-backed leaders, sent the economy into a tailspin and fundamentally transformed the country.

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

A year on, ex-Afghan leader defends role in Taliban takeover

On the eve of the anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul, Afghanistan's former president on Sunday defended what he said was a split-second decision to flee, saying he wanted to avoid the humiliation of surrender to the insurgents.

2 years ago·Canada

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USA Today

Ex-President Ashraf Ghani explains why he fled Afghanistan as Taliban moved in

Afghanistan's ex-President Ashraf Ghani said he\u00a0did not want to give Taliban another chance to humiliate an Afghan leader.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount

The Taliban are marking a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Ex-Afghan president explains why he fled the country

One year after he left his homeland and presidency in Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani tells Fareed he didn't want to give the Taliban the pleasure of humiliating another Afghan president.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Irish Independent

Afghanistan marks one year since Taliban seizure as woes mount

The Taliban on Monday marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul, a rapid takeover that triggered a hasty escape of the nation’s western-backed leaders, sent the economy into a tailspin and fundamentally transformed the country.

2 years ago·Ireland

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