Afghanistan: Taliban offensive forces thousands to flee | DW News

As the Taliban continue their lightning sweep across Afghanistan, a humanitarian crisis is already unfolding. Thousands of civilians are fleeing the violence in the country.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is hoping to galvanize the country's armed forces as Taliban fighters edged closer to Kabul.

"In the current situation, the remobilization of our security and defense forces is our top priority, and serious steps are being taken in this regard," he said in a televised speech.

Ghani also vowed not to give up the "achievements" of the last 20 years, adding that "consultations" were taking place to try to end the conflict.

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