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Afghanistan Independence Day 2021: On 102nd Anniversary of Independence, Taliban Declares Establishment of 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan'

Taliban on Thursday declared establishment of "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan". The announcement was made by Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Muhaid on the ocassion of 102nd Indpendence Day of the country.

Afghanistan Independence Day 2021: On 102nd Anniversary of Independence, Taliban Declares Establishment of 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan'

Kabul, August 19: On the occasion of 102nd Independence Day of Afghanistan, Taliban declared establishment of "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan". Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Muhaid made the announcement his Twitter account. On August 15, the militant group took control of the country, after which Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul.

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