15 August 2021 — The New Dark Age

[I got sent a link to this PDF, of a book written I think in 1981 and it’s well worth reading to give some context to current events. WB]

The idea for this book arose from a visit to Kabul in March 1979 when it became immediately obvious that what was happening in Afghanistan bore little relation to reports appearing in the Western media. Further research subsequently reinforced that impression. Much of the material on which the book is based was collected in the course of my 1979 field trip which took me to India, Pakistan and the United Kingdom as well as Afghanistan and during a follow-up trip to India and Pakistan from December 1980 to January 1981. Unfortunately by then times had changed and on this second occasion the Afghan government refused me a visa.

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15 August 2021 • 21:45 — The New Dark Age

There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back

Taliban Officials Interviewed At Afghan Presidential Palace Following Reports Of Explosions In Kabul (Videos, Photos)
https://southfront.org/taliban-officials-interviewed-at-afghan-presidential-palace-following-reports-of-explosions-in-kabul-videos-photos/

Afghanistan’s Ghani claims he resigned to prevent Taliban slaughter in Kabul as BLASTS reported at palace & abandoned US embassy
https://www.rt.com/news/532122-ghani-resignation-taliban-kabul-explosions/

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15 August 2021 — The New Dark Age

15 August 2021 — Moon of Alabama

All cities are now in Taliban hands as are all border crossings. President Ashraf Ghani has resigned.

Fixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding a Fractured World Paperback – 6 Oct. 2009
English edition by Ashraf Ghani
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A new interim government will be announced as soon as Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar arrives in Kabul. The U.S. is frantically evacuating its embassy.

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14 August 2021 — Moon of Alabama

More from Afghanistan where history now happens at a speed seldom seen before.

The current situation:

At least three more province capitals are now under Taliban control. In total 21 out of 34 provinces are now in Taliban hands. Most of the others are contested.

• • August 14 – Sharana (Paktika)
  • August 14 – Asasabad (Kunar)
  • August 14 – Gardez (Paktia)

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