There’s growing speculation that Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani could announce his resignation by the weekend when he is expected to address the nation. His position has become increasingly untenable given Taliban advances and the gathering choke hold over Kabul. Talks between the Taliban and the U.S. also served to undermine his presidency by lending them legitimacy. Reports said Ismail Khan, who led the fight against the Taliban from Herat, is now in Taliban custody although at his residence.
