Taliban Seizes Presidential Palace, to Soon Declare Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Taliban Seizes Presidential Palace, to Soon Declare Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
A Taliban terrorist looks on as he stands at the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, on Aug. 14, 2021. Stringer/Reuters
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The Taliban has entered the presidential palace in the capital city Kabul and is now in control of the entire country, according to a highly placed source. The group is soon expected to declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

A source familiar with the situation confirmed the high-ranking source’s report of the seizure of the presidential palace, which The Times of India has also reported.
Venus Upadhayaya
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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