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Added on the 05/02/2020 04:47:22 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The sound of gunfire is heard across Kabul and fireworks can be seen in the sky early Tuesday after the US military confirmed the last US troops had left Afghanistan, ending a 20-year war. IMAGES
Afghans queue outside banks to withdraw cash from ATMs in Kabul with government buildings, banks, schools and universities remaining largely closed nearly one week after the Taliban seized power. IMAGES
UK troops arrive in Kabul to aid British nationals and diplomats still in the country as the Taliban closes in on the Afghan capital. Taliban officials have said that their militants have entered multiple districts in Kabul, while others have taken over the presidential palace. IMAGES
Afghans queue outside banks in Kabul as the Taliban race closer to a complete military takeover of the country on Sunday. IMAGES
The United States will send troops to the international airport in Afghanistan's capital Kabul to pull out US embassy staff as the Taliban makes rapid gains, State Department spokesman Ned Price tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.