Taliban declare not to enter Kabul for now, wait for transition

As the negotiations for thetransition process are underway, Taliban have announced that it will notenter Kabul for now.In a statement, it said as it is a largely and densely populated city, it wants to enter peacefully andnot fight in Kabul.

“Since the capital Kabul is a large and densely populated city, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate do not intend to enter the city by force or war, but rather to enter Kabul peacefully. Negotiations are underway to ensure that the transition process is completed safely and securely, without compromising the lives, property and honor of anyone, and without compromising the lives of Kabulis,” the statement read.

The Taliban hasinstructed all its forces to stand at the gates of Kabuland not try to enter the city.

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The group said itwants a government that is acceptable to everyone. It was declared by theIslamic Emirateof Afghanistan, which the group calls its government.

“Praise be to God that with the help of God Almighty and the broad support of our people, all parts of the country have come under the control of the Islamic Emirate,” it said.

The statement also said, “We reiterate that the Islamic Emirate does not intend to take revenge on anyone, all those who have served in the military and civilian sectors in the Kabul administration are forgiven and safe, no one will be retaliated against. All should stay in their own country, in their own place and home, and not try to leave the country.”

(With inputs from agencies)