### [2021-08-15](/feed/2021/08/15/index.md)

##### War in Afghanistan
# Taliban leadership say there will be no "transitional government" in Afghanistan, saying the group expects a complete transfer of power from the Ghani government. 

Two Taliban officials told Reuters on Sunday there would be no transitional government in Afghanistan and that the group expects a complete handover of power.


### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-officials-there-will-be-no-transitional-government-afghanistan-2021-08-15/?taid=61193559eb33530001736ec7) [Image](https://www.reuters.com/resizer/LJw-IyByoIwMJrcbIhpA-7CqUIc=/1200x628/smart/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/LJZCXVFHKNKB7CIOE6X3JRC4BU.jpg)

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