Afghan Taliban spokesman Sohail Shaheen says the date for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will not be extended.
In an interview with the British broadcaster Sky News, Taliban spokesman Sohail Shaheen said that this was not a deadline but a red line for them and if it was extended, it would be considered an extension of occupation.
Continuing his speech, Sohail Shaheen said that in case of any such expansion, there would be an atmosphere of mistrust which could lead to a backlash. The Afghans at Kabul airport are not fleeing the Taliban for fear of fleeing Afghanistan for a better life in the West.
US will not announce government until withdrawal: Taliban
In addition, the Afghan Taliban say they will not announce a government until the US withdraws from Afghanistan. The Taliban have decided that the government and cabinet will not be announced until the US military is present.
Depending on the Taliban's sanctions, evacuating its citizens from Kabul is the first priority: Biden
US President Joe Biden has said that sanctions on the Taliban depend on their actions. The first priority for the United States is to evacuate its citizens from Kabul as soon as possible.
Speaking on the occasion, Biden said he hoped there would be no need to stay in Afghanistan after August 31. "If there is a need to stop, talks are underway," he said, adding that withdrawing from Afghanistan was the right decision. He added that the Taliban had not attacked US troops since the occupation.
The president also thanked those who helped evacuate. It is noteworthy that the US decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is facing criticism from all over the world.
Absolute government not acceptable, ready to fight Taliban: Ahmed Masood
Ahmed Shah Masood's son Ahmed Masood has said that he is ready to fight the Taliban, will not recognize any dictatorial government, Taliban leader Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani has said that if they can defeat the superpowers, then also protect their people. Hundreds of Taliban fighters are advancing on the Panjshir Valley.
Clouds of war began to hover over Afghanistan's Panjshir province. Ahmed Masood's supporters in Panjshir refuse to surrender face to face with Taliban and Northern Alliance, hundreds of Taliban are moving towards Panjshir.
Ahmed Shah Masood's son Ahmed Masood in an interview to Khabar Agency said that he is ready to fight the Taliban, he has made it clear to the Taliban that the way forward is negotiations, he does not want war to break out but an absolute Al-Anan will not recognize the government.
Amrullah Saleh, who took refuge in the Panjshir Valley, tweeted to the Taliban, "Come and see you." The Taliban have gathered at the entrance to Panjshir. None of the attackers will survive.
Afghan security personnel killed in Kabul airport firing
On the other hand, thousands of Afghans and foreigners are flocking to Kabul airport to get out of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, an Afghan guard was shot dead by Western security forces.
The German military says fighting broke out between Afghan security forces and unknown assailants. One Afghan security officer was killed and three others were injured, German forces said in a tweet. US and German forces were also involved in the operation. But no German soldier was injured.
There will be no oppression and no bloodshed: Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani
Afghan Taliban leader Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani has addressed international concerns over the establishment of a comprehensive government in Afghanistan, saying the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would be a representative government of all political groups and local communities. Afghan citizens should not leave the country and those who have already left should come back, there will be no oppression on anyone in Afghanistan, now there will be no bloodshed in Afghanistan.
During an interview, he said that we will present the practical face of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to the world and first we will impose Sharia laws on ourselves and then we will impose the laws on the people. No one will be oppressed in Afghanistan, but they have not provided a proper structure for the government. Talks are underway to form a comprehensive government. Talks are ongoing with various leaders and Afghan communities, and they are expressing their loyalty to the Taliban and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Following the Taliban's takeover of Kabul, the world became concerned that Afghans would be fighting for a share of power in the new government.
Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani assured that the world should not be too worried about this. When we arrived in Kabul, we met with former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah. They were both scared and wanted to leave the country but we assured them that there would be no retaliation against them.
Iran resumes shipments of petroleum products to Afghanistan at Taliban request
On the other hand, at the request of the Afghan Taliban, Iran resumed the supply of petroleum products to Afghanistan. Due to the crisis in Afghanistan, there was a shortage of oil. Iran has reduced the tariffs on petroleum products by 70%.
Tomorrow, a virtual meeting of the G7 countries, Britain will push for sanctions on the Taliban
A virtual meeting of G7 countries on the situation in Afghanistan will be held tomorrow. According to the news agency, during the meeting, Britain will insist on imposing sanctions on the Taliban.
At the meeting, the G7 countries will consider a joint strategy for Afghanistan, according to the news agency, Britain will push for sanctions on the Taliban.
According to the British Foreign Office, Britain will also put pressure on the United States to extend the evacuation deadline, with flights continuing to evacuate people.
Can't bear the burden of Afghan refugees at EU's request: Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Afghans cannot bear the burden of refugees at the request of the European Union, other countries should not place their responsibilities on Turkey.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that EU member states have opened their doors to a small group of people who have worked for them. There are already 5 million refugees in Turkey, they will not be able to control another wave of refugees.
