Ashraf Ghani, the country's embattled president, has fled the country - and now, the hardline group is planning to announce the creation of an Islamic Emirate.
One of the co-founders of the Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has said the group's real test begins now as it turns its attention to governing.The militants have been seeking to project a more moderate image by promising to respect women's rights - and reassuring Afghans and foreigners alike that their lives are stake.
Roads in downtown Kabul were choked with cars yesterday, prompting some of those attempting to flee the country to walk to the airport instead. His whereabouts is unknown - but on Facebook, Ghani said he thought it was"best to get out" to avoid bloodshed and clashes that would endanger millions of residents in the capital.
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