Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has denied that he fled
his country to escape the Taliban militants.
Ghani left the country as Taliban forces entered Kabul on
Sunday, August 15.
Speaking for the first time from exile, Ghani confirmed he
is in the United Arab Emirates and fled his country to prevent bloodshed after
advice from officials.
The former president also denied reports making the rounds
that he took large sums of money in his helicopter as he departed the
presidential palace.
There were reports that Ghani fled with $169million in his
cash-stuffed helicopter and has been given asylum in Dubai on ‘humanitarian
grounds’.
In a live Facebook broadcast, he said: “What had happened 25
years ago in Afghanistan was going to take place again. That was why I fled
because that needed to be avoided, a shameful development like that.
“The dignity of Afghanistan was important for me, and that
was to be ensured, so I had to leave Afghanistan to prevent bloodshed, in order
to make sure that a huge disaster (was) avoided.
“I left on the advice of government officials.
“Kabul should not be turned into another Yemen or Syria
overpower struggle so I was forced to leave,” Ghani said.
Ghani stressed that he left Kabul with just a waistcoat and
some clothes, adding that the allegation is a personality assassination against
him.
“The accusations are baseless lies. You can even ask customs
officials – they are baseless,” he added.
Ghani also mentioned that he hopes to return home to
continue justice for Afghans.
“I’m in the UAE so that disasters are avoided. I’m in
consultation with others until I (can) return so that I can continue my efforts
for justice for the Afghans.
“I have no intention to remain in exile,” he said.
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