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Taliban head to presidential palace for transfer of power: Official

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of reprisals, said Sunday that the goal was a peaceful handing over of the government to the Taliban

Afghanistan, Taliban violence

AP | PTI Kabul

An Afghan official tells The Associated Press that Taliban negotiators are heading to the presidential palace to prepare for a "transfer" of power.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of reprisals, said Sunday that the goal was a peaceful handing over of the government to the Taliban.

The Taliban have said they don't plan to take the capital by force.

 

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Topics : Taliban

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First Published: Aug 15 2021 | 3:22 PM IST

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