CIA Director Burns Met With Taliban Leader on Monday

What Happened:

• According to US Officials, on Monday, CIA Director William Burns met with Taliban leader, Abdul Ghani Baradar, in Kabul.

• The covert meeting, first reported by the Washington Post, is the highest-level meeting between the two sides since the Taliban overtook Afghanistan's capital, 8 days ago.

• The meeting occurred as the US rushes to evacuate citizens and allies out of the country before the Aug. 31st deadline established by the Biden administration.

• Many are concerned what will happen in the country after the US evacuates. The CIA declined to make any comments about the meeting.

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