Afghanistan president, Ashraf Ghani, reported to have left country as Taliban orders fighters to enter Kabul – live

Afghanistan's president, Ashraf Ghani, is reported to have left the country while a Taliban spokesman says Taliban fighters have entered the capitol Kabul

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3.25pm BST

The UK foreign secretary has expressed his deep concerns" about the future facing Afghanistan.

Dominic Raab tweeted: It is critical that the international community is united in telling the Taliban that the violence must end."

Shared my deep concerns about the future for Afghanistan with FM Qureshi. Agreed it is critical that the international community is united in telling the Taliban that the violence must end and human rights must be protected.

3.23pm BST

Shooting has been reported in several parts of Kabul, according to witness accounts and the country's interior ministry.

A Taliban spokesman has confirmed that Taliban fighters have entered the city in response to a law and order issue".