Taliban insurgents took control of Afghanistan on Sunday. Their sudden victory, which comes as the US withdraws from the country following a 20-year brutal war, has sparked chaos at Kabul s airport, from where America and allied nations are trying to safely evacuate thousands of their citizens and allies.
Afghanistan news live updates August 20: Violence and protest marred Afghanistan as the Taliban took control over the country. Protests against the Taliban takeover spread to more cities on Thursday, including the capital, Kabul. Amid the chaos, Taliban have called on Afghanistan's imams to urge unity when they hold their first Friday prayers since the Islamist group seized control of the country. Besides, the US has suspended all arms sales to Afghanistan by issuing a notice to defence contractors and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suspended Afghanistan's access to funds. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar told reporters in New York that Indians share a historical relationship with the Afghan people and that will continue to guide India's thoughts and outlook. Follow Indiatoday.in for LIVE updates on the situation in Afghanistan.
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