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August 19 – On August 19, local time, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the establishment of the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence from British rule.
“Russia Today” reported on the 19th, Mujahid in a tweet, also accompanied by a new government “flag” style, the emirate’s flag printed with the national emblem.