“We consider this achievement a symbol of the strength and will of ... An official in the former Western-backed administration said the Taliban leadership was likely to exploit the decision ...

"Since opening in 2005, Kabul Serena Hotel has been an integral part of Kabul's social fabric, an iconic presence in the city, and a symbol of our unwavering commitment to the people of Afghanistan," ...

and a symbol of our unwavering commitment to the people of Afghanistan,” the statement said. Taliban government spokesmen did not immediately respond to requests for comment and AFP journalists ...

and a symbol of our unwavering commitment to the people of Afghanistan," the statement said. Taliban government spokesmen did not immediately respond to requests for comment and AFP journalists ...

Afghanistan's Taliban government took over management of Kabul's famed Serena hotel on Saturday, a hotel statement said, a luxury property targeted by Taliban attacks during their insurgency.

(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] The Taliban are taking over the operations of Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel in Kabul, more ...