Taliban issues new warning against extending evacuation deadline
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban issues new warning against extending evacuation deadline

Al Jazeera  

Spokesman says group will not agree to August 31 deadline extension, calls on US to stop evacuating skilled Afghans. The Taliban is reiterating that it will not agree to an extension of a looming deadline to evacuate Afghans from Kabul airport, even as Western countries say they are running out of time. Speaking at a press conference in the capital Kabul on Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group would not approve an extension, and told the US to stop evacuating skilled Afghans. European nations have said they will not be able to airlift at-risk Afghans before the August 31 cut-off, and United States President Joe Biden has faced calls from all corners to extend the evacuation window. Guarantee of security About 50,000 foreigners and Afghans have fled the country from Kabul’s airport since the Taliban swept into power nine days ago, according to the US government.

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Kabul Airport fully ready for domestic, international flights: Taliban
3 years, 6 months ago

Kabul Airport fully ready for domestic, international flights: Taliban

India TV News  

The airport in Kabul is fully ready for domestic and international flights, the Taliban said on Sunday. "As the problems at Kabul International Airport have been resolved and the airport is fully operational for domestic and international flights, the IEA assures all airlines of its full cooperation and expects all airlines and countries that had previously flown to Kabul to …

As flights resume, plight of Afghan allies tests Biden's vow
3 years, 6 months ago

As flights resume, plight of Afghan allies tests Biden's vow

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “For all intents and purposes, these people’s chances of …

Taliban Cancel 9/11 Govt Inaugural Ceremony After 'Pressure From Doha'
3 years, 6 months ago

Taliban Cancel 9/11 Govt Inaugural Ceremony After 'Pressure From Doha'

News 18  

The Taliban have postponed their decision to inaugurate their newly-appointed interim government of Afghanistan, which was announced on September 7, on September 11 – the 20th anniversary of terrorist attacks in the US, sources told CNN-News18. A Taliban source told CNN News18: “We have postponed the ceremony to unknown time and date.” The acquiescence comes hours after Russia told the …

Last U.S. troops leave Kabul after two decades of war in Afghanistan
3 years, 7 months ago

Last U.S. troops leave Kabul after two decades of war in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

The last United States evacuation planes left Afghanistan on August 30, U.S. officials confirmed. "I'm here to announce the completion of our withdrawal from Afghanistan and the end of the military mission to evacuate American citizens," Central Command Commander General Frank McKenzie said. And U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said later that "under 200, likely closer to 100 Americans …

US prepares to wind down Kabul evacuation, Taliban says ready to take over airport
3 years, 7 months ago

US prepares to wind down Kabul evacuation, Taliban says ready to take over airport

India Today  

US forces were in the final phase of pulling out of Kabul, ending two decades of costly involvement in Afghanistan, as the country's new Taliban rulers prepared to take control of the airport. A top U.S. official said the Biden administration expects the Taliban to continue allowing safe passage for Americans and others to leave Afghanistan after the U.S. military …

No change in Aug 31 deadline, will probe explosion near Kabul airport: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive
3 years, 7 months ago

No change in Aug 31 deadline, will probe explosion near Kabul airport: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive

India Today  

The Taliban on Sunday said that they will be launching an investigation into the rocket strike that rocked an area in Kabul's 11th security district near the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said they will probe the explosion that reportedly claimed the lives of seven people, including a …

UK ends Kabul evacuations, calls troops home; haven't been able to bring everybody out, says officer
3 years, 7 months ago

UK ends Kabul evacuations, calls troops home; haven't been able to bring everybody out, says officer

India Today  

British troops have left Kabul, ending the UK's evacuation operation and its 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the “heroic” evacuation effort, even as the government acknowledged some eligible Afghan civilians had been left behind. The UK government said late Saturday that about 1,000 troops who ran an airlift of British nationals and Afghan civilians had …

US and other countries say they will hold Taliban to promises to let people leave Afghanistan after August 31
3 years, 7 months ago

US and other countries say they will hold Taliban to promises to let people leave Afghanistan after August 31

CNN  

CNN — The US, along with about 100 other countries, said they will hold the Taliban to their promises that they will allow people to leave the country after August 31, according to a joint statement released Sunday. US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN earlier Sunday that the Biden administration is committed to a “safe passage” of Americans …

Afghanistan's economic crisis deepens as airlift winds down
3 years, 7 months ago

Afghanistan's economic crisis deepens as airlift winds down

India TV News  

Afghanistan's economic crisis deepens as airlift winds down At the Kabul airport, thousands are still gathering in hope of fleeing the country, even after a suicide attack on Thursday killed 169 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members and amid warnings of more attacks. At the Kabul airport, thousands are still gathering in hope of fleeing the country, even after a …

Despite Kabul blasts, countries race against time to keep 31 August deadline of evacuations
3 years, 7 months ago

Despite Kabul blasts, countries race against time to keep 31 August deadline of evacuations

Firstpost  

Countries like Australia, Spain and Germany have ended their evacuation efforts while the US said more than 100,000 people have been safely evacuated from Kabul, but thousands more are struggling to leave The terror strikes at the Kabul airport on Thursday have cast a shadow over international emergency evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. On Thursday, British prime minister Boris Johnson had …

Ahead of August 31 deadline, Taliban deploy extra forces around Kabul airport
3 years, 7 months ago

Ahead of August 31 deadline, Taliban deploy extra forces around Kabul airport

India Today  

The Taliban deployed extra forces around Kabul's airport Saturday to prevent large crowds from gathering after a devastating suicide attack two days earlier, as the massive US-led airlift wound down ahead of an August 31 deadline. The economic crisis, which predates the Taliban takeover earlier this month, could give Western nations leverage as they urge Afghanistan's new rulers to form …

New urgency to airlift after Kabul blasts kill more than 100
3 years, 7 months ago

New urgency to airlift after Kabul blasts kill more than 100

The Hindu  

Evacuation flights from Afghanistan resumed with new urgency on Friday, a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of people desperately fleeing a Taliban takeover and killed more than 100. Thursday’s bombings near the airport killed at least 95 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said, in the deadliest day for American forces in Afghanistan since …

Evacuation resumes with renewed urgency as desperation rises after Kabul twin bombings
3 years, 7 months ago

Evacuation resumes with renewed urgency as desperation rises after Kabul twin bombings

Firstpost  

Some US allies have said they are ending evacuation efforts, in part to give the US time to wrap up its own operations before getting 5,000 of its troops out by August 31 Kabul : Evacuation flights from Afghanistan resumed with new urgency on Friday, a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of desperate people fleeing the Taliban …

Afghanistan crisis: Canada halts evacuations as deadline looms
3 years, 7 months ago

Afghanistan crisis: Canada halts evacuations as deadline looms

India TV News  

Canada has ended evacuations from Kabul's airport, a Canadian general said Thursday, as the clock ticks down on dramatic Western efforts to help people flee the Taliban takeover ahead of a full American withdrawal. Canada and European allies pressed for more time but lost the argument, and as a practical matter, they may be forced to end their evacuations a …

What is the August 31 deadline in Afghanistan, and what will happen after it?
3 years, 7 months ago

What is the August 31 deadline in Afghanistan, and what will happen after it?

ABC  

The August 31 deadline for US troops to withdraw from Afghanistan is drawing near and there are questions as to what will happen after that. In July, US President Joe Biden said the US military mission in Afghanistan would conclude on August 31. Well, the Pentagon said the US military will continue evacuating people from Kabul airport until an August …

Taliban will not allow evacuation of more Afghans; say foreign nationals can leave country
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban will not allow evacuation of more Afghans; say foreign nationals can leave country

India TV News  

The Taliban will not be allowing the evacuation of Afghans anymore and has warned that the United States must stick to next week's deadline to pull out. The statement by Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid came during a press conference on Tuesday, wherein he said while foreign nationals could continue traveling to the airport, the huge crowds of Afghans that have …

US will stick to August 31 deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joe Biden says
3 years, 7 months ago

US will stick to August 31 deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joe Biden says

ABC  

US President Joe Biden has confirmed America's remaining troops in Afghanistan are on track to leave in a week, ending their 20-year presence in the country. Key points: The Taliban earlier said the deadline for withdrawing foreign troops would not be extended, and that Afghans should stay to help rebuild the country G7 leaders met virtually for an emergency summit …

US pledges to pressure Taliban to allow departures past August 31
3 years, 7 months ago

US pledges to pressure Taliban to allow departures past August 31

Al Jazeera  

‘There is no deadline on our work’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken says, vowing to help people leave Afghanistan after US withdrawal. The United States military may be leaving Afghanistan by August 31, but Washington’s efforts to help its citizens and Afghan allies leave the country will continue well beyond that deadline, Biden administration officials said on Wednesday. “The Taliban …

Poland halts Afghan airlift over safety as US deadline looms
3 years, 7 months ago

Poland halts Afghan airlift over safety as US deadline looms

Al Jazeera  

‘We cannot risk the lives of our diplomats and of our soldiers any longer,’ says deputy foreign minister, as evacuation chaos continues. She did not give a date for when the last German evacuation flight would leave but said that even after that effort ended, the country would work to see “how we can then create ways in which we …

Biden holds to Kabul Aug. 31 deadline despite criticism
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden holds to Kabul Aug. 31 deadline despite criticism

Associated Press  

U.S. President Joe Biden declared Tuesday he is sticking to his Aug. 31 deadline for completing a risky airlift of Americans, endangered Afghans and others seeking to escape Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. “Every day we’re on the ground is another day that we know ISIS-K is seeking to target the airport and attack both us and allied forces and innocent civilians,” Biden …

Biden sticking to pullout deadline though lawmakers complain
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden sticking to pullout deadline though lawmakers complain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has decided to stick with his deadline next week for completing the U.S.-led evacuation from Afghanistan, an administration official said Tuesday. A Taliban spokesman, speaking prior to word of Biden’s decision, said anew that the militant group would oppose any extension of the Aug. 31 deadline. “We need to have the top priority to tell …

CIA Director Makes Kabul Visit for Secret Taliban Talks as Evacuation Deadline Approaches
55 years, 3 months ago

CIA Director Makes Kabul Visit for Secret Taliban Talks as Evacuation Deadline Approaches

Slate  

As the U.S. and allied Western forces frantically try to evacuate citizens and local allies from Afghanistan, CIA Director William Burns was in Kabul Monday for secret meetings with the Taliban’s de facto leader Abdul Ghani Baradar. Over the past few days, the U.S. flew more than three dozen flights out of the country carrying nearly 20,000 people, the Associated …

Focused on completing evacuation from Afghanistan by August 31: US
3 years, 7 months ago

Focused on completing evacuation from Afghanistan by August 31: US

India TV News  

The Biden Administration Monday said it is now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country. However, a final decision to extend the evacuation mission from the Kabul airport would be taken by President Joe Biden, according to officials from the White House, the State Department and …

Biden keeps to August 31 deadline for Kabul airlift
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden keeps to August 31 deadline for Kabul airlift

Al Jazeera  

US president sticks to withdrawal deadline as Taliban asks Washington to stop urging highly skilled Afghans to leave. pic.twitter.com/flYS0xIe1o — Congressman Waltz Press August 24, 2021 24 Aug 2021 - 21:39 GMT Biden says US and allies are ‘united’ on Afghanistan Despite the apparent European reservations about the US withdrawal, President Joe Biden said Washington and its allies are “united” …

Taliban say they won’t allow Afghans to leave country, reject evacuation extension
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban say they won’t allow Afghans to leave country, reject evacuation extension

CNN  

CNN — The Taliban said Tuesday that they were “not allowing the evacuation of Afghans anymore” and warned that the US must stick to next week’s deadline to pull out, as a frantic Western evacuation operation at Kabul airport picked up pace. They have called on the Taliban to guarantee safe passage for all those wishing to leave Afghanistan after …

Taliban say US pullout from Afghanistan must be done by Aug 31, Biden decides to stick to deadline | 10 points
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban say US pullout from Afghanistan must be done by Aug 31, Biden decides to stick to deadline | 10 points

India Today  

The Taliban have warned the United States of "consequences" if they do not withdraw forces by August 31. People evacuated from Kabul arrive at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad on Sunday | Picture credits: PTI "As the COVID-19 immunization status of these individuals is unknown, and the exact extent of COVID-19 transmission in Afghanistan is unclear at present, as a matter …

First US troops have started leaving Afghanistan as Biden decides not to extend withdrawal deadline
3 years, 7 months ago

First US troops have started leaving Afghanistan as Biden decides not to extend withdrawal deadline

CNN  

CNN — Several hundred US troops have left Afghanistan, on the same day President Joe Biden decided not to extend the August 31 evacuation deadline, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby confirmed Tuesday evening. White House press secretary Jen Psaki had said in a statement earlier Tuesday that “The President conveyed that our mission in Kabul will end based on the …

Biden keeps August 31 deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan: ‘The sooner we finish the better’
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden keeps August 31 deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan: ‘The sooner we finish the better’

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden said Tuesday the US is on track to complete its hurried airlift in Afghanistan by August 31, acknowledging he does not plan to keep American troops in the country any longer even as questions remain over who will be able to leave and when. Many Afghan allies who the US has aimed to help will …

US leads an increasingly desperate effort to airlift thousands
3 years, 7 months ago

US leads an increasingly desperate effort to airlift thousands

Al Jazeera  

US troops are leading an increasingly desperate effort to airlift thousands of people out of Kabul after the Taliban warned they would allow foreign forces to carry out evacuations for just one more week. US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he would not rule out extending the evacuation beyond August 31 deadline to withdraw foreign forces. But the Taliban …

Taliban reject extension of deadline for foreign troops to leave Afghanistan as evacuations continue
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban reject extension of deadline for foreign troops to leave Afghanistan as evacuations continue

ABC  

The Taliban have rejected the possibility foreign troops could stay in Afghanistan to continue evacuations past the August 31 deadline. Key points: The Taliban have warned there would be "consequences" if foreign troops stayed beyond the deadline Britain and France are pressing for an extension The US has left open the possibility but says the decision is up to President …

RAAF flights ferry another 650 out of Afghanistan in mass Kabul airlift as Taliban's 'red line' for withdrawal approaches
3 years, 7 months ago

RAAF flights ferry another 650 out of Afghanistan in mass Kabul airlift as Taliban's 'red line' for withdrawal approaches

ABC  

Another 650 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan overnight as part of Australia's rescue operation, as the Taliban threatens the window to get people out is closing. Key points: Hundreds of Australians and others have been rescued from Afghanistan in the largest night of evacuations The Prime Minister has warned every rescue flight may be the last The Taliban has …

U.S. troops surge evacuations, CIA chief meets with Taliban
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. troops surge evacuations, CIA chief meets with Taliban

LA Times  

The U.S. military has pulled off its biggest day of evacuation flights from Afghanistan since the operation began, but deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul’s airport persisted and the Taliban signaled they might soon seek to shut down the airlifts. “We are in talks with the Taliban on a daily basis through both political and …

U.S. Troops Surge Evacuations Out Of Kabul But Threats Persist
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Troops Surge Evacuations Out Of Kabul But Threats Persist

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The U.S. military reported its biggest day of evacuation flights out of Afghanistan by far on Monday, but deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul’s airport persisted, and the Taliban signaled they might soon seek to shut down the airlifts. Twenty-eight U.S. military flights ferried about 10,400 people to safety out …

Kabul airlift is accelerating but still hampered by chaos
3 years, 7 months ago

Kabul airlift is accelerating but still hampered by chaos

India TV News  

Kabul airlift is accelerating but still hampered by chaos Biden asserted, without a full explanation, that U.S. forces have managed to improve access to the airport for Americans and others seeking to get on flights. He suggested that the perimeter had been extended, widening a “safe zone.” President Joe Biden says the “hard and painful” airlift of Americans and tens …

Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if US delays withdrawal
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if US delays withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

US President Biden to decide on extension of August 31 withdrawal deadline as Taliban warns against ‘extending occupation’ – as it happened. I think it remains to be seen whether that’s going to happen.” 23 Aug 2021 - 15:17 GMT US will evaluate troop extension beyond August 31 if needed: Pentagon Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the US military is …

US on Afghanistan withdrawal deadline: Only Biden decides
3 years, 7 months ago

US on Afghanistan withdrawal deadline: Only Biden decides

Al Jazeera  

‘Ultimately, it will be the president’s decision how this proceeds; no one else’s,’ top US official says. Only President Joe Biden decides when Unites States troops will leave Afghanistan, his top national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, after the Taliban threatened the White House with “consequences” if American forces remain in the country beyond August 31. “Ultimately, it will be …

Afghanistan crisis: US President Biden warns of IS threat, aims to end evacuation by August 31
3 years, 7 months ago

Afghanistan crisis: US President Biden warns of IS threat, aims to end evacuation by August 31

India Today  

US President Joe Biden said he hopes to complete evacuation from Afghanistan by the end of the month but warned of threat of terrorist attacks against the crowded Kabul airport. Speaking in the White House, Joe Biden said his “hope is we will not have to extend ”, and complete the task by August 31, the date agreed with the …

Taliban warn of 'consequences' if August 31 deadline for withdrawal of US troops extended
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban warn of 'consequences' if August 31 deadline for withdrawal of US troops extended

India Today  

There will be 'consequences' if the deadline for withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is extended beyond August 31, the Taliban said. A spokesperson for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, said the August 31 deadline for withdrawal of US troops is a "red line". US soldiers stand guard for crowd control at Kabul airport on August 16, 2021 | Credits: AP …

Amid Kabul chaos, UK calls on US to extend August 31 deadline
3 years, 7 months ago

Amid Kabul chaos, UK calls on US to extend August 31 deadline

Al Jazeera  

Johnson will ask Biden to extend evacuation efforts beyond the troop withdrawal deadline at Tuesday’s G7 talks. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to ask US President Joe Biden to extend Washington’s self-imposed deadline on Tuesday, at an emergency G7 meeting of leaders on Afghanistan. Armed forces minister James Heappey and other UK officials told British media that they …

Biden says US-led evacuation from Kabul is accelerating
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden says US-led evacuation from Kabul is accelerating

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Sunday the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from the Kabul airport accelerated this weekend, although it remains vulnerable to threats posed by the Islamic State extremist group. Earlier Sunday, administration officials said the U.S. military is considering “creative ways” to get Americans and others into the Kabul airport for evacuation from …

Biden Touts 'Incredible' Evacuation Operation From Kabul, But Warns Of Ongoing Danger
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden Touts 'Incredible' Evacuation Operation From Kabul, But Warns Of Ongoing Danger

NPR  

Biden Touts 'Incredible' Evacuation Operation From Kabul, But Warns Of Ongoing Danger Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Biden said on Sunday that the U.S. has evacuated nearly 28,000 people from Afghanistan since Aug. 14, including around 11,000 people in about 36 hours over the weekend. Biden said the administration's …

Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if U.S. extends evacuation past August
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if U.S. extends evacuation past August

LA Times  

People wanting to flee Afghanistan continue to wait around Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on Monday. William Urban said no U.S. or coalition forces were hurt in what he described as a “brief exchange of gunfire outside the north gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport.” “The incident appeared to begin when an unknown hostile actor fired upon Afghan security …

Biden still ‘hopes’ to complete Afghan evacuations by August 31
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden still ‘hopes’ to complete Afghan evacuations by August 31

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden says any American in Afghanistan who wants to come back home will be able to. 22 Aug 2021 - 20:24 GMT Biden says first priority is to get Americans out US President Joe Biden has said evacuating Americans from Kabul is the “first priority” of his administration. 22 Aug 2021 - 17:23 GMT Taliban says ‘hundreds’ …

Kabul evacuations resume after hours-long delay
3 years, 7 months ago

Kabul evacuations resume after hours-long delay

Al Jazeera  

US President Biden thanks Qatar saying airlifts ‘would not have been possible without the early support’ from Sheikh Tamim. 21 Aug 2021 - 00:40 GMT Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for help in Afghanistan – White House US President Joe Biden thanked Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a call for the country’s “generous support” as Washington evacuates …

NATO allies pushing to extend Kabul evacuation deadline
3 years, 7 months ago

NATO allies pushing to extend Kabul evacuation deadline

Al Jazeera  

Allies have raised the need to extend the deadline beyond August 31 in order to get more people out of Afghanistan. Several NATO nations have proposed that Kabul airport remain open for evacuations beyond the current deadline of August 31, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has told a news conference after a meeting of alliance countries’ foreign ministers. “The US …

Deadline for withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may extend beyond August 31, says Biden
3 years, 7 months ago

Deadline for withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may extend beyond August 31, says Biden

India Today  

The deadline for US troops to completely withdraw from Afghanistan may be extended beyond August 31, President Joe Biden said on Wednesday. READ: Biden administration suspends all arms sales to Taliban-held Afghanistan President Biden's statement came on a day when the Pentagon said US military does not have the ability to reach people beyond the Kabul airport. Reiterating his stance …

Biden suggests US troops could stay in Afghanistan past withdrawal deadline to ensure evacuation of all Americans
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden suggests US troops could stay in Afghanistan past withdrawal deadline to ensure evacuation of all Americans

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden on Wednesday suggested for the first time that he’s willing to keep US forces in Afghanistan until all American citizens who want to leave are out of the country, but stopped short of making the same commitment to the United States’ Afghan partners. In an interview with ABC News, Biden said Americans should expect for …

Taliban agree to allow civilian ‘’safe passage’’, says White House
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban agree to allow civilian ‘’safe passage’’, says White House

The Hindu  

The Taliban have agreed to allow “safe passage” from Afghanistan for civilians hoping to join a US-directed airlift from the capital, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser said Tuesday, although a timetable for completing the evacuation of Americans, Afghan allies and possibly other civilians has yet to be worked out with the country’s new rulers. Mr. Sullivan said US officials …

U.S. Military Struggles To Manage Evacuation As Taliban Topples Afghan Government
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Military Struggles To Manage Evacuation As Taliban Topples Afghan Government

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. military struggled to manage a chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan on Monday as the Taliban patrolled the capital and tried to project calm after toppling the Western-backed government. The Taliban swept into Kabul on Sunday after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, bringing a stunning end to a two-decade campaign in which the …

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