Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announces govt in exile led by Amrullah Saleh

Political leaders part of the Ghani administration in Afghanistan have announced the formation of a government in exile led by 'caretaker president' Amrullah Saleh.

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has announced the formation of a new government led by Amrullah Saleh. First vice president in the Ashraf Ghani administration, Saleh had declared himself the caretaker president of Afghanistan in Ghani's absence.

The government in exile led by Amrullah Saleh is the only "legitimate government" in Afghanistan, read a statement issued by the Afghan embassy in Switzerland, reported The Khaama Press News Agency.