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How did the Taliban become a prominent Afghan group?

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The Taliban has held its first news conference since it took over Afghanistan on Sunday. The group has pledged inclusion and education for women, religious tolerance and an amnesty for anyone who worked with the government or foreign forces. But reports of Taliban rule in cities captured during the group’s advance have raised fears about these promises. Let’s take a closer look at how the Taliban became a prominent group and what it ultimately wants. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid has more. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Malaysia’s Muhyiddin resigns after troubled 17 months in power

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Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered his resignation as Malaysia’s prime minister but will stay on in a caretaker role until a successor is found. Yassin became prime minister in March 2020, after he and several members of parliament switched sides and brought down the reformist government. The palace said on Monday that holding elections is not currently feasible because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from Kuala Lumpur. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Who are some of the Taliban’s most powerful members?

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The Taliban is promising to form an inclusive government after taking control of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford takes a look at some of the most powerful Taliban members who may have important political and military roles in any future administration. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Desperation at Kabul airport as Afghans try to flee

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It took the Taliban ten days to take over Afghanistan, and emotions are ranging from astonishment at how quickly it happened to fear of what lies ahead. There have been chaotic scenes at Kabul airport, with large crowds of people desperate to get out of the country. But all flights have been cancelled, at least for the next few days. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis joins us from the Afghan capital for the latest updates.

Afghanistan war: 20 years of US presence ends with urgent evacuations

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After 9/11, United States President George W. Bush launched a ‘global war on terror.’ Within weeks, the Taliban was toppled for providing safe haven for Al al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden. In May 2011, US Special forces killed Osama bin Laden in neighbouring Pakistan. As the war continued, diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement intensified. In 2013, the Taliban opened an office in Qatar at the US’s request, but it wasn’t until 2020 that a peace deal was reached under the Trump Administration. President Joe Biden stuck to the agreement and ordered a full withdrawal of troops. More than 2,300 US troops and at least 35,000 Afghan civilians have died […]

Taliban says Afghanistan war over as president flees

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The Taliban has declared the war in Afghanistan over after its fighters swept into the capital, Kabul, and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. As American forces continue to evacuate diplomats and Afghan partners through Kabul airport, the armed group has taken control of the now-abandoned presidential palace. Extraordinary scenes of fighters rolling up the national flag and posing for pictures behind President Ashraf Ghani’s desk were obtained by Al Jazeera. The Taliban says it is committed to a peaceful transition of power and is open to talks to form what it calls an ”open, inclusive, Islamic government”. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports from Kabul, Afghanistan. – Follow us on […]

What legacy does Ashraf Ghani leave after Afghanistan departure?

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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan for Tajikistan as the Taliban closes in on Kabul, according to several media reports. Ghani’s departure comes amid negotiations for a peaceful transfer of power after Taliban fighters encircled Kabul. Al Jazeera’s Jillian Wolf reports on his political career and what his departure means for Afghanistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Kabul in panic as Taliban fighters tighten grip

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As the Taliban tightens its grip on Kabul, there is a growing sense of panic among many people in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Prices of basic goods have skyrocketed as many try to withdraw all their funds. Al Jazeera’s Rob Mcbride reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Kabul overwhelmed by internally displaced

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Kabul is facing an increasing humanitarian crisis as thousands of people stream into the city to escape violence elsewhere. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Kabul, Afghanistan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan #Taliban

Afghanistan official shares government strategy against Taliban

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Afghanistan’s interior minister has revealed to Al Jazeera the government’s plan to stop the Taliban. He said the government is throwing support behind local uprising movements and focusing on securing main highways, large cities and border crossings. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis has this exclusive report with the minister. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/