The Taliban and Afghanistan’s government are in negotiations for a transfer of power as the terrorist group’s fighters have encircled Kabul, the capital, after swift advances that took over numerous provincial capitals in about a week. U.S. Embassy staff in Kabul, meanwhile, are attempting to evacuate via planes and military aircraft. Photos and video footage posted online show the workers fleeing as American military helicopters were seen landing at the building. “Until the completion of the transition process, the responsibility for the security of Kabul is with the other side [the Afghan government],” the Taliban wrote in a statement posted online. The group noted that Kabul is a large and densely populated city, and it won’t enter “by force or war,” suggesting that fighting to capture the capital would result in heavy losses and damage. “Negotiations are underway to ensure that the transition process is completed safely and securely,” added the …