Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani Defends His Decision to Escape, Says He Is a Scapegoat

Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani claimed in his initially broadcast job interview due to the fact fleeing Kabul that he escaped abroad simply because his safety depth experienced explained to him that it couldn’t protect him. He extra that he also sought to stop the Afghan cash from turning into a battleground between rival Taliban factions.

American officers, from President Biden down, as nicely as other leaders of the fallen Afghan republic, have pointed to Mr. Ghani’s flight on Aug. fifteen as the explanation the Afghan point out instantly collapsed and diplomatic efforts for a peaceful changeover imploded.