Amrullah Saleh Says He Is Legitimate Caretaker President, Canada, UK Release Statement On Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan

Team Latestly Aug 18, 2021 12:12 PM IST

Amrullah Saleh, Afghan First Vice President said on August 17 that he was in Afghanistan and the "legitimate caretaker president”. This comes after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as the Taliban took over Kabul. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “The situation in Afghanistan continues to be extremely difficult.” He added, “We don’t want anybody bilaterally recognizing the Taliban.” Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “Canada has no plans to recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.” Germany has suspended development aid for Afghanistan for now, the minister responsible said on August 17. Watch the video to know more.

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