Taliban seizes northern Afghanistan city of Mazar-i-Sharif
Taliban forces have captured Mazar-i-Sharif, a large city in northern Afghanistan in a major setback for the government. President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday traveled to Mazar-i-Sharif to direct the strengthening of the defense system, as well as meet with local military commanders. After the fall of Mazar-i-Sharif, the