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Ghani says he left Afghanistan to avoid bloodshed

Taliban have won judgement of sword and guns and are responsible for protecting countrymen's honour, says president

News Desk/Reuters August 16, 2021

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. PHOTO: FILE

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday he left the country in order to avoid bloodshed, as the Taliban entered the presidential palace in Kabul.

Ghani left in order to avoid clashes with the Taliban that would endanger millions of Kabul residents, he said in a Facebook post – his first comments since leaving the country.

“Taliban have won the judgement of sword and guns and now they are responsible for protecting the countrymen's honour, wealth and self-esteem,” he said. They have not won hearts, he added.

“Never in history has dry power given legitimacy to anyone and won't give it to them. Taliban now must prove to all the people, ethnicities, different sectors, sisters and women of Afghanistan to win the legitimacy and the hearts of the people.

Ghani added that he will continue to serve his nation.

Ghani, along with his close aides, flew out of Afghanistan earlier in the day, paving way for Taliban to regain power 20 years after a US-led military invasion ousted them.

Shortly after his departure, Taliban commanders took control of the presidential palace in Kabul, saying they expected a total handover of power.

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COMMENTS (10)

Nasr | 3 years ago | Reply Coward. Party is over.

habibullah | 3 years ago | Reply It was expected that taliban will ultimately defeat Abdul Ghani Govt and Amerlcan Nato support will not be proved helpful. Bcs taliban have full faith in God nd fight for sake of Islam.

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Khalid Khan | 3 years ago | Reply Fled Afghanistan to save his life. Betrayed his people and close associates.

Sandy | 3 years ago | Reply As expected Ashraf Ghani Gang filled the pockets packed the bags and vanished in thin air. God bless Afghans

Imran Sheikh | 3 years ago | Reply Deceitful to the end he fled to save his own life when all the Coalition s horses and all the Coalition s men could not retain this Humpty Dumpty upon the throne again. If he had any thought at all for the lives of his countrymen he would have resigned three months ago allowing a negotiated interim government to take over without bloodshed and destruction of his country. Another sponsored characterless villain bites the dust

Taimur | 3 years ago | Reply Ashraf ghani Why you left Afghanistan as taliban said that they will not harm to their opposition and they did what they said. For your kind information there is no bloodshed in Afghanistan. If you were true Patriot then you must face consequences whatsoever with your people..

NKAli | 3 years ago | Reply This is a far cry from the reality seen in Kabul s fall. Ex-Pres. Ashraf Ghani was finished as a President and the Afghan army and his own officers were deserting him. He was encircled by the cities that fell to the Taliban without bloodshed and the only option was to go out of the country. Salams

Ayub Hussain | 3 years ago | Reply Good thought and right decision when forces which were raised to protect the country sold themselves.

Mustafa | 3 years ago | Reply Taliban have the golden chance to deliver for Afghan people and earn respect for a religious govt.

Khan | 3 years ago | Reply Khas kam jehan pak

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