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The Afghan president Ashraf Ghani is reported to have fled the country, with the Taliban now inside Kabul, the last government stronghold.

Sunday, August 15, 2021 11:21 AM EST

A top political figure said in a Facebook video that Mr. Ghani, who had resisted calls to step down, had left the country. Local media also reported his departure, which many analysts said was needed to prevent a bloody battle for control of Kabul.

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