Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday that Afghans should stop attempting to reach Kabul's international airport, and reiterated that the militant group would not agree to extend the Aug. 31 deadline for U.S. troops to withdraw.Why it matters: The evacuation effort has ramped up significantly over the last 48 hours, but given Mujahid's statement that “we are not in favor of allowing Afghans to leave” the window to complete the operation could soon begin to close.Stay on top of the
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Taliban spokesperson says Afghans should stop attempting to reach Kabul’s airport
