What does the return of the Taliban mean for the people of Afghanistan? The last time the Taliban were in power, they not only suspended active politics but also put an end to all civil rights. Is it going to be the same this time?

Taliban to establish 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan'

Taliban on Tuesday declared amnesty across Afghanistan and said that they want women to join their government. These are one of the first comments on governance and Afghan women's participation in the country's political and social life.

Taliban say they want women to join their government

As chaotic scenes at Kabul airport on Monday went viral across the world, satellite images showed thousands of Afghans attempting to board flights in a desperate bid to flee the capital as the Taliban took control of Kabul.

WATCH - Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Former USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who oversaw the withdrawal of Soviet Union forces from Afghanistan in 1989 after Moscow's failed decade-long campaign there, on Tuesday said that NATO's deployment to the country had been doomed from the beginning.

Doomed from start: US invasion of Afghanistan was a 'bad idea', says last Soviet leader Gorbachev

The Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan has left regional heavyweights Iran and Turkey with a headache -- both countries may see an opportunity to boost their influence but neither wants a further influx of refugees.

Taliban takeover leaves Iran and Turkey fearing refugee influx

Afghanistan's neighbour Uzbekistan on Tuesday said that they are in close contact with the Taliban and that they will "strictly suppress" any attempts to breach their borders after the insurgent group seized power in the country.

Uzbekistan says in contact with Taliban, warns over border violations

Turkish government officials said on Tuesday they welcomed Taliban fighters' "positive messages" to the international community after they seized power in Afghanistan.

Turkey welcomes 'positive messages' from Taliban, says in talks with the group

Australia has said that it will not be able to help all Afghans that assisted its military. Australia becomes a second country after the United Kingdom to admit to this possibility.

Australia & UK admit to being unable to evacuate all Afghan helpers

A day after the Taliban took over Kabul, India has evacuated its envoy to Afghanistan Rudrendra Tandon and also other embassy staff members safely.

India evacuates its embassy in Kabul amid escalating crisis in Afghanistan

The United States has laid out conditions for recognising a Taliban government. The US state department has said that the Taliban government will be recognised if it respects human rights, including women’s rights.

US lays out conditions for recognising a new government in Afghanistan

Horrifying scenes from Afghanistan are now making their way to the internet as thousands try to flee the war torn country that is falling deeper into the hands of militant group Taliban, than ever before.

WATCH - Kabul chaos: Shocking videos and photos from Afghanistan after Taliban takeover

In the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan against the government forces, it seems former inmates of Guantanamo have played a crucial role. One of the Taliban leaders, who gave a victory speech from the presidential palace, described himself as a former inmate of Guantanamo, while another detainee in the infamous prison is also emerging as a key figure in the regime change.

Guantanamo ex-inmates emerge as key players in Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan 

As the Taliban consolidated power after overrunning Kabul on Sunday, Turkey said it welcomes "positive messages" given by the Taliban to foreigners. Inside pictures of plane at Kabul airport as Afghans battle to flee Taliban rule "We welcome the positive messages given by the Taliban to foreigners, diplomatic missions and their own population.

Kabul airport chaotic scenes are 'shameful for the West', says German president

It’s been a heavy week for us all as the world watches Afghanistan crumble in the hands of militant group Taliban that has taken control over major parts of the country.

Stephen Colbert on US pulling out of Afghanistan amid rise of Taliban: Right thing feels so wrong

India on Tuesday safely evacuated over 150 citizens, including diplomats from Afghanistan amid chaos following Taliban takeover. The aircraft C-17 Globemaster took off at 7 a.m. this morning.

India evacuates its diplomats from Afghanistan amid chaos

As Taliban takes control of Afghanistan, here's a look at who's who of Taliban’s top leadership.

Who all comprise Taliban's top leadership?

As the Taliban took control of capital Kabul on Sunday and are on their way to take control of the government, WION speaks to Amar Sinha, Former envoy to Afghanistan over the security situation in the country and the future of Afghan women.

Hopeful of a peaceful transfer of power says Amar Sinha, former envoy to Afghan

Taliban are set to declare Afghanistan as an Islamic Emirate soon, as per senior members of the insurgent group. The flag of the country will also be changed as a symbol of the Taliban takeover.

Taliban to declare Afghanistan an Islamic Emirate as President Ghani exits country

How Taliban emerged & seized Afghanistan despite US involvement

Taliban is quickly taking over Afghanistan as they captured the capital city of Kabul on Sunday. Now, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has revealed that Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan is worried about the situation of the country and is unable to get his family out.

Rashid Khan is worried, can't get his family out of Afghanistan, says Kevin Pietersen

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai urged people to stay in their homes, stating that he is working to resolve issues with the militant group through dialogue. Karzai has formed a committee with Abdullah Abdullah and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar for the smooth transition of power to the Taliban.

Taliban in Kabul: Hamid Karzai forms transition council with Abdullah and Hekmatyar

Taliban has captured Kabul and entered inside the presidential palace in the region. The President and the VP fled the country owing to Taliban's siege. Ex Afghanistan Government Adviser Torek Farhadi talks to WION about the matter.

Ex Afghanistan Government Adviser Torek Farhadi talks to WION on Taliban's siege

Mass exodus is underway in Kabul after Taliban captured majority of provincial cities in Afghanistan including its capital, Kabul.

Mass exodus underway in Kabul after Taliban capture majority of provincial cities

According to reports, Taliban insurgents, who entered Kabul on Sunday have now taken control over the Presidential Palace, hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the war-torn nation.

Reports: Taliban claims taking control over Presidential palace as Ashraf Ghani flees

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