The Taliban have allowed their militants to enter Kabul
The Taliban said they had ordered their weapons to enter the city and provide security to prevent chaos and looting in Kabul.
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The Taliban said on Sunday morning that it had advised its militants not to enter Kabul, but said in a separate statement in the afternoon that security districts and ministries in Kabul had been vacated and that some people were taking advantage of the situation.
The Taliban say their militants will enter areas of Kabul where government security forces have evacuated to prevent the unrest, but residents should be calm and not intimidated.
Despite the Taliban's announcement, rumors surfaced on Sunday afternoon that the group's militants had entered Kabul, causing fear among the general public.
Following the rumors, the Afghan president's office said in a brief statement that Afghan and international forces were working together to secure the capital and control the situation.
