Taliban announce 'general amnesty' for govt officials: statement

An image grab taken from Al-Jazeera on August 16, 2021, shows members of Taliban taking control of the presidential palace in Kabul.

The Taliban Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and urged them to return to work, two days after taking power following a lightning sweep through the country. "A general amnesty has been declared for all... so you should start your routine life with full confidence," said a statement from the Taliban.