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"We join millions of Afghan families today in expressing deep, deep disappointment and condemnation with the Taliban's decision not to allow women and girls to return to school above grade six," US State Department spokesman Ned Price tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
"Earlier today, I sent a letter to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposing that we meet next week in Europe following on our talks in recent weeks to discuss the steps that we can take to resolve this crisis without conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says while speaking at a UN Security Council meeting. SOUNDBITE
During a press conference before US/Russia talks NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says "no decision on European security without Europe" SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces he will travel to Qatar next week to discuss the situation in Afghanistan with evacuated Afghans and Qatari leader. SOUNDBITE
Kabul, Aug 22 (EFE / EPA) .-A week ago, the Taliban took over the Afghan capital Kabul as the government collapsed and deposed president Ashraf Ghani fled the country.Since last Sunday, the Islamist movement has been promising more tolerance this time around, a claim many do not believe.(Camera: STRINGER)SHOT LIST:TALIBAN CONTROLLING THE ENTRANCE TO THE GREEN ZONE OF KABUL, WHERE MOST EMBASSIES ARE LOCATED.
Helmand (Afghanistan), Aug 13 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera:Stringer) Taliban fighters have captured Kandahar and Helmand, the two largest provinces in southern Afghanistan, officials said Friday, making significant military victories in their blitzkrieg towards power in Kabul.The rapidly advancing Islamist militia also gained control of Ghor in the west, Uruzgan in the south, and Logar in the southeast on Friday.
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