Taliban hails withdrawal of US forces as a ‘historic moment’ and says the country has now gained ‘full independence’. “It will include ongoing diplomacy in Afghanistan and coordination with partners in the region to reopen the airport allowing for continued departure for those who want to leave and delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.” 30 Aug 2021 …
The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after the outfit took control of the presidential palace in Kabul. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also called a meeting of his Cabinet's emergency committee as the Taliban advanced into Kabul, the Afghan capital," officials said on Sunday. But he is playing down America’s hasty exit, saying “this is manifestly not Saigon.” …
