Afghanistan: Taliban declare victory after President Ghani leaves Kabul

 Media reports indicate the Taliban have taken over the presidential palace in Kabul and claimed victory, hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Evacuations from the capital are ongoing. DW has the latest.

• President Ashraf Ghani has left the country

• The Taliban reportedly entered the capital encountering little resistance

• Television footage showed figh

• ters in the presidential palace, claiming victory

• Chaotic evacuations continue at Kabul airport, with US soldiers providing security

• Germany closes its embassy in Kabul, flying staff out

• US has evacuated its embassy staff