Motion “Taliban” (a terrorist organization prohibited in Russia) began to withdraw the weapons from the civilians of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. This was announced by the agency Reuters Official Taliban Representative.
According to him, civilians held weapons for self-defense, since the situation in the country was dangerous to their lives and property. “Now they can feel that they are safe,” the representative of the radical movement assured. He also stated that Taliban does not intend to harm peaceful citizens.
Previously, the representative of the Taliban Mohammed Naim announced the end of the war in Afghanistan, which stretched 20 years since 2001. He assured that both Afghans and diplomats of foreign countries will ensure safe living conditions. The leader of the political office of militants Abdul Gani Baradar said that Taliban will have to show the residents of Afghanistan that the movement is able to support the world in the country.
On August 15, the Taliban entered Kabul and announced the taking to their control of all Afghan territory. The state management has passed the temporary advice that will ensure the transfer of the “Taliban” power. The head of the Transitional Government included the head of the Supreme Council on Natspirming Abdullah Abdullah and the former President Hamid Karzai. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani left the country, stating that he wants to avoid bloodshed.