In May 2020, Ghani and political rival Abdullah signed a power-sharing agreement, two months after both declared themselves the winner of the September 2019 presidential election. Abdullah would also be able to appoint half of Ghani’s Cabinet and issue executive orders. There was little explanation from the government for the changes, but the moves angered Abdullah. The Cabinet changes could be a sign that Ghani is pushing back against the U.S. and opposition’s increasing support for an interim administration. The talks in Qatar between the Afghan government and the Taliban have stalled, but Russia voiced hope that the talks in Moscow could help reinvigorate them.

Source: ABC News March 20, 2021 08:42 UTC