Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan as Taliban entered Kabul: Afghan Media

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan as Taliban entered Kabul: Afghan Media

KABUL – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has now left the country, accordingto reports in Afghan media.

TOLO News cited its source as confirming that the 72-year-old left thecountry on Sunday.

It comes amid reports of Ghani’s possible resignation after negotiationswith the Taliban who had entered the capital Kabul on Sunday, announcingclemency for everyone.

In his statement, representative of the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid hadstated that the Taliban won’t seize the capital “by force”.

Later, a Taliban’s delegation led by Abdul Ghani Baradar called onPresident Ghani to surrender in order to avoid bloodshed.

Reports are that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will become the new presidentof Afghanistan under the Taliban’s regime.