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Mohammad Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai (born 19 May 1949) is an Afghan former politician, academic, and economist who served as the president of Afghanistan from September 2014 until August 2021, when his government was overthrown by the Taliban. Ghani was born in Logar, Afghanistan. After his grade-school education in Afghanistan, he spent much of his time abroad, studying in Lebanon and the United States.
Dec 30, 2021 · But many insist Ashraf Ghani's sudden secret departure on 15 August scuppered a deal, which was all-but done, to secure a more orderly transition. Either way, the Taliban were certain to dominate.
Dec 30, 2021 · Former President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan said he fled the country to prevent the destruction of Kabul as Taliban fighters advanced on the capital, offering the most detailed defense of his ...
Throughout Ashraf Ghani's time as president, the Taliban were able to extend their presence in Afghanistan, taking over state hospitals and schools and running a shadow justice system while ...
Aug 16, 2021 · By the time ex-president Ashraf Ghani fled the country, the hot-tempered leader was isolated and ineffective. Critics blamed him for the chaos in Kabul, saying he had betrayed his people.
Sep 9, 2021 · Ashraf Ghani, who has sought refuge in the UAE, says he left Kabul to avoid "horrific" violence.
Aug 18, 2021 · Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani has taken refuge in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf nation says. Mr Ghani left Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on the capital city Kabul over the weekend.
Sep 26, 2019 · Ashraf Ghani first came to prominence in Afghanistan running the loya jirga - the grand meeting of elders after the fall of the Taliban in 2001. He had previously been an academic in the US, and ...
Sep 9, 2021 · Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has apologised to the people of Afghanistan after fleeing to take refuge in the United Arab Emirates. "Leaving Kabul was the most difficult decision of my life ...
Aug 15, 2021 · Afghan President Ashraf Ghani prided himself on being one of the foremost global experts on failed states, only to watch his administration collapse. He fled the country on Sunday, according to a ...
