Former president says he left Kabul to avoid risk of bloody street fighting, reiterates denial of stealing millions.
Ashraf Ghani
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Before Afghan government collapsed on August 15, the US president pressed his Afghan counterpart to ‘change perception’.
Top US general says collapse of Afghan forces in 11 days against Taliban offensive was not foreseeable.
Speaking from the UAE, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he left the country to prevent bloodshed.
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Taliban fighters enter Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan, saying he wanted to avoid bloodshed.
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