Germany closes its embassy in Kabul as Taliban advance into Afghan capital

This picture taken from the top of a hillside shows a general view of the Kabul city. Credit: AFP Photo

Germany on Sunday shuttered its embassy in Kabul as Taliban insurgents entered the Afghan capital.

"The security situation has deteriorated drastically. The German embassy Kabul is closed as of Aug. 15," the foreign office in Berlin said on its website.

It again called on German citizens to leave Afghanistan.

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