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Parts of Kandahar in flames as fighting between the Taliban and Afghan security forces intensify on Aug. 12. © AP

Afghanistan turmoil

In Pictures: Taliban takes over Afghanistan

Militants gain control after Afghan president flees

KEN KOBAYASHI, Nikkei Asia photo editor
August 16, 2021 19:42 JST

TOKYO -- Taliban fighters entered Kabul on Aug. 15 and President Ashraf Ghani fled the Afghan capital, capping the militants' lightning push for power. Here are some scenes from Afghanistan to Washington.

Taliban fighters on a vehicle on a street in Laghman province on Aug. 15.

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