Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, the acting Minister for Refugees in Afghanistan, has disclosed that the Taliban made an offer to ousted President Ashraf Ghani to resign in August 2021.
Haqqani, speaking to the press, revealed that he personally conveyed this message to Ghani through his national security adviser, Hamdullah Mohib to prevent further bloodshed and facilitate a peaceful transition of power in the war-torn nation.
Haqqani emphasized that the Taliban had warned ousted President Ghani that the United States, which had previously supported him, would no longer stand by him. However, despite the warning extended by the Taliban, Ghani chose to flee the country, leaving Afghanistan in a state of disarray.
During those critical days, Haqqani stated that he had inked a cooperation agreement with Abdullah Abdullah, the head of the High Council for National Reconciliation, signaling a potential path towards reconciliation. Additionally, Haqqani took the oath of allegiance to the Taliban from Ato Mohammad Noor, the governor of Balkh from the Islamic Society of Afghanistan party. Despite initially pledging allegiance to the Taliban, Mohammad Noor is now actively opposing them as part of the National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan.
The revelation of the Taliban's offer to Ghani sheds light on the complex dynamics at play within Afghanistan during that tumultuous period. It underscores the Taliban's efforts to consolidate power while also attempting to avoid further bloodshed and foster a semblance of stability. However, Ghani's decision to flee instead of engaging in dialogue with the Taliban has perpetuated the crisis and left the Afghan people grappling with uncertainty and despair.
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