Its loss marks the complete collapse of northern Afghanistan to the Taliban. Countrywide, just two major cities remain government control.
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Taliban Sweep in Afghanistan Follows Years of U.S. Miscalculations
An Afghan military that did not believe in itself and a U.S. effort that Mr. Biden, and most Americans, no longer believed in brought an ignoble end to America’s longest war.
Fearing Kabul’s Fall, U.S. Officials Implore Afghans to ‘Fight’
The calls to action underscore the stark reality that the United States has no intention of rescuing government forces.
As the Taliban set their sights on Kabul, some fear a collapse within weeks.
The insurgents’ rapid advance has set off alarms across the country, as a humanitarian crisis intensifies.
Afghanistan’s President Clings to Power as Taliban Close In
A recorded speech aired Saturday indicated that President Ashraf Ghani, who has little support at home or abroad, would keep clinging to office.
Why the Afghan Military Collapsed So Quickly
The Taliban’s rapid advance has made clear that U.S. efforts to turn Afghanistan’s military into a robust, independent fighting force have failed, with its soldiers feeling abandoned by inept leaders.
Taliban Seek to Isolate Kabul, Pentagon Says, as U.S. Removes Civilians
Despite dwindling resistance to the Taliban advance, a Pentagon spokesman insisted that Afghan government forces could still fight back.
Pakistan Under Pressure as Taliban Advance in Afghanistan
The United States and others want Pakistan to push harder for peace. But many Pakistanis see a Taliban victory as inevitable, and some are cheering for one.
An Anti-Taliban Warlord Surrenders. He May Not Be the Last.
The surrender of Ismail Khan, the only warlord who posed a serious threat to the insurgents in the western region of the country, could be a sign that others may soon switch allegiances.
Three more major cities are under Taliban control, as the government’s forces near collapse.
With Lashkar Gah and Kandahar, the Taliban now effectively control southern Afghanistan. The western city of Herat is also in their hands.