As Taliban Advances, President Ashraf Ghani Address Nation For First Time

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani made his first public remark since the Taliban took over the major cities in the region. In a brief prerecorded televised message, Ghani said, "As your President, my focus is on preventing further instability, violence, and displacement of my people." He further said that his priority is to remobilize armed forces. Besides, the President showed no sign of resignation as demanded by the Taliban.