Afghan President vows to 'remobilise’ forces as Taliban approach Kabul

Taliban fighters stand on a vehicle along the roadside in Kandahar.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Saturday the remobilisation of the country's armed forces was a "top priority", as Taliban fighters inched closer to the capital after routing the country's defences over the past week. The president gave no hint he would resign or take responsibility for the current situation, but said "consultations" were taking place to try to help end the war. "The remobilisation of our security and defence forces is our top priority, and serious steps are being taken in this regard," he said appearing sombre and sitting before an Afghan flag in a televised speech. But Ghani offered few specifics on what his administration was planning as the government's control over Afghanistan has all but collapsed in recent days.