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THE FALL OF KABUL

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#BREAKING: Taliban in a fresh statement says it has decided to enter Kabul even
after deciding this morning that they shall wait for transition of power. Says decision
 taken so that abusers/thieves don’t get mixed and harass common people. Taliban
asks common people not to fear. pic.twitter.com/9RwjarXe80

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) August 15, 2021

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Adding to confusion, US Embassy sends out revised alert that removes warnings about
consular services being suspended and removing warning not to come to embassy or airport… pic.twitter.com/JNWh2aB1ix

— Dion Nissenbaum (@DionNissenbaum) August 15, 2021

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American CH-47s over Kabul now, doing shuttle runs between US embassy and airport. pic.twitter.com/jMOcchjT2Y

— Kern Hendricks (@kernhendricks) August 15, 2021

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Multiple columns of smoke over US embassy Kabul. Staff burning sensitive documents
on the way out. Blackhawks and Chinooks doing the rounds between the embassy and
the airport. Taliban taking the surrounding areas to tighten the siege. #Kabul #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/OmTfd7DyXr

— Asfandyar Bhittani (@BhittaniKhannnn) August 15, 2021

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The Taliban, which took control of Mazar-i Sharif, seized many planes and helicopters.

At least 20 Mi-17V-5s, UH-60A+ BlackHawks, MD-530F(G) helicopters, as well as Cessna
208Bs, AC-208Bs & A-29B S Tucanos! #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/F8DDxqU0Ub

— Su-57 5th Gen Fighter (@5thSu) August 15, 2021

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“I see people crying, they are not sure whether their flight will happen.” The chop of U.S.
military helicopters whisking American diplomats to Kabul’s airport punctuated a rush by
thousands of others to flee, as the Taliban reached Afghanistan’s capital.
https://t.co/oKk8QtWVFU

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 15, 2021

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Capital Kabul right now, Traffic blocked, everyone is in a hurry and are rushing to their
homes.#Kabul #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/QqDXwUm5c7

— Obaidullah Rahimi Mashwani (@IamObaidRahimi) August 15, 2021

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Gunfire rings in the air as thousands stream into Kabul’s international airport in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/xZYPZBiBSl

— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 15, 2021

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Prisoners leaving Kabul jail after being broken out by Taliban. pic.twitter.com/B84F2UrtEA

— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) August 15, 2021

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#Afghanistan's new de facto leader Mullah Baradar issues congratulatory message to his
fellow Taliban on the declaration of the 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan'.
pic.twitter.com/bymr5HWRsf

— Yannis Koutsomitis (@YanniKouts) August 15, 2021

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CNN: “There are many who are asking, ‘where’s the president?'”

“There are no indications that President Biden is going to address the nation.”
pic.twitter.com/vUSNiIKDyE

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 15, 2021

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This morning, the President and Vice President met with their national security team
and senior officials to hear updates on the draw down of our civilian personnel in
Afghanistan, evacuations of SIV applicants and other Afghan allies, and the ongoing
security situation in Kabul. pic.twitter.com/U7IpK3Hyj8

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 15, 2021

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