How did Taliban take control of Afghanistan in 5 months?

  • 3 years ago
The Taliban have seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the U.S. was set to complete its troop withdrawal after a costly two-decade war. The insurgents stormed across the country, capturing all major cities in a matter of days, as Afghan security forces trained and equipped by the U.S. and its allies melted away. Here's a look at what happened in Afghanistan.