According to reports hundreds of Afghans, diplomats and officials, some said to have cooperated with allied forces are hoping to flee the country. Reportedly the taliban have taken over the presidential palace in Kabul and the president who was said to be in favour of a power share has left. The taliban who have reportedly taken over all major cities have ordered militants to abstain from violence.
According to a report the uk secretary for defence has said the uk will not be returning to Afghanistan. Reportedly Britain have deployed military personnel to aid people leaving and are expecting a number of asylum seekers. The u.n. are said to be staging emergency talks with the taliban in Afghanistan this morning. According to a report the un employ about 3000 Afghans and around 720 international staff working on Afghanistan.