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Afghanistan is peaceful, Taliban say, chaos engulfs airport

Peace prevailed across Afghanistan on Monday, Taliban officials said, as the militants declared the war over a day after seizing the capital, while Western nations scrambled to evacuate their citizens from an increasingly chaotic Kabul airp..
Qatar Calls for Immediate Permanent Ceasefire and Peaceful Transfer of Power in Afghanistan

The State of Qatar said that that it is closely following the fast-paced developments in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and called for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in all Afghan territories. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministr..
Taliban spokesman says "war is over in Afghanistan" - Al Jazeera

REUTERS The spokesman for the Taliban's political office on Sundaydeclared the war was over in Afghanistan and called for peaceful relations with the international community. Spokesman Mohammad Naeem said in interviews with Al Jazeera TV th..
More than 60 countries say Afghans, others must be allowed to leave Afghanistan

REUTERS More than 60 countries issued a joint statement saying Afghans and international citizens who want to leave Afghanistan must be allowed to depart and added that airports and border crossings must remain open, the U.S. State Department said..
German army prepares to get local helpers out of Afghanistan

REUTERS Germany's army is preparing to get embassy staff in Kabul as well as Afghan helpers out of Afghanistan as Taliban fighters take over more parts of the country, the defence ministry said on Saturday. "It's now our top priori..
The Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan

REUTERS Taliban insurgents control an estimated 65% of Afghan territory, after making rapid advances against local forces who are largely fending for themselves as foreign troops withdraw. Following are some of the major milestones in the Islam..
Afghanistan spiralling into failed state where al Qaeda will thrive - UK says

REUTERS Afghanistan is spiralling into a failed state and a civil war in which militant groups such as al Qaeda will thrive and likely pose a threat again to the West, Britain's defence minister said on Friday. After a 20-year war in Afghan..
Denmark and Norway to shut embassies in Afghanistan, evacuate staff

REUTERS Denmark and Norway are closing their embassies in Kabul for now and evacuating their staffas the security situation worsens in Afghanistan, the Nordic countries said on Friday. The Taliban tightened their grip on Afghanistan on Friday, ..
Doha talks on Afghanistan end with call for accelerated peace process, halt to attacks

REUTERS Envoys from the United States, China and other states on Thursday called for an accelerated peace process for Afghanistan as a "matter of great urgency" and for an immediate halt to attacks on provincial capitals and ci..

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