Explainer: The reasons for the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan and possible implications for Southeast Asia

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SINGAPORE — Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul's airport over the last two days, in a desperate attempt to leave the country after the Taliban, an Islamic militant group, took control of Afghanistan by installing itself in the capital’s presidential palace.

 

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The rapid fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban after US forces withdrew has shocked the world. Singapore’s Internal Security Department said developments there are a concern but there is no immediate direct threat to Singapore.

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