Also read | As Taliban take control of Afghanistan, a look at who's who of the leadershipHere’s what the Taliban have said so far:1. "The situation is peaceful, as per our reports," one of the senior members of the Taliban, who did not identify themselves, told Reuters. We will not allow anyone to use our lands to target anyone, and we do not want to harm others," he said. Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar called on his fighters to remain disciplined after taking control of the city. “In areas which are under the control of the Islamic Emirate, people should lead a normal life, especially in the official arena, whether it is educational, healthy, social or cultural."

Source: Hindustan Times August 16, 2021 07:41 UTC