Ahead of August 31 deadline, Taliban deploy extra forces around Kabul airport
3 years, 3 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 a moderate, inclusive government and allow people to leave after August 31. The Taliban have said they want good relations with the international community and have promised a more moderate form of Islamic rule than when they last governed the country, but many Afghans are deeply sceptical. Read | Taliban warn of 'consequences' if August 31 deadline for withdrawal of US troops extended The FAO said that crucial help is needed ahead of the winter wheat planting season, which begins in a month in many areas.

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Timeline of events in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
2 years, 4 months ago

Timeline of events in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover

The Hindu  

The Taliban's capture of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021 brought the hardline movement back into power in Afghanistan nearly 20 years after they were toppled by the U.S. invasion following the 9/11 attacks. Feb. 29, 2020 — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration signs an agreement with the Taliban committing to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by May 1, 2021. April …

Most evacuation flights from Afghanistan this week have been canceled
3 years, 2 months ago

Most evacuation flights from Afghanistan this week have been canceled

CNN  

Washington CNN — Most evacuation flights scheduled to depart Afghanistan this week have been canceled, according to a State Department email sent to US citizens in the country on Monday that was reviewed by CNN. “We will continue our efforts to facilitate the safe and orderly travel of US citizens, LPRs, and Afghans to whom we have special commitments and …

Kabul Airport fully ready for domestic, international flights: Taliban
3 years, 2 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 …

One month after fall of Kabul, economic crisis stalks Taliban
3 years, 3 months ago

One month after fall of Kabul, economic crisis stalks Taliban

Deccan Chronicle  

A month after seizing Kabul, the Taliban face daunting problems as they seek to convert their lightning military victory into a durable peacetime government. While much attention in the West has focused on whether the new Taliban government will keep its promises to protect women's rights or offer shelter to militant groups like al Qaeda, for many Afghans the main …

PIA, first foreign commercial flight since Taliban takeover, lands in Kabul
3 years, 3 months ago

PIA, first foreign commercial flight since Taliban takeover, lands in Kabul

Firstpost  

Kabul airport was left trashed after foreign forces completed their chaotic withdrawal on 30 August, evacuating more than 120,000 people from the country. Kabul: An international commercial flight touched down in the Afghan capital on Monday, the first since the Taliban retook power in August. “There was hardly anyone on the plane, around 10 people… maybe more staff than passengers,” …

Flight takes about 200, including Americans, out of Kabul
3 years, 3 months ago

Flight takes about 200, including Americans, out of Kabul

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — An estimated 200 foreigners, including Americans, left Afghanistan on a commercial flight out of Kabul on Thursday with the cooperation of the Taliban — the first such large-scale departure since U.S. forces completed their frantic withdrawal over a week ago. In the U.S., National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said that Thursday’s flight was the result of …

About 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out of Kabul
3 years, 3 months ago

About 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out of Kabul

India TV News  

An estimated 200 foreigners, including Americans, left Afghanistan on a commercial flight out of Kabul on Thursday with the cooperation of the Taliban — the first such large-scale departure since U.S. forces completed their frantic withdrawal over a week ago. Ten U.S. citizens and 11 green-card holders made Thursday’s flight, State Department spokesman Ned Price said. In the U.S., National …

200 Westerners, Including Americans, Fly Out Of Kabul Under Taliban
3 years, 3 months ago

200 Westerners, Including Americans, Fly Out Of Kabul Under Taliban

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING KABUL, Afghanistan — Some 200 foreigners, including Americans, left Afghanistan on a commercial flight out of Kabul on Thursday, the first such large-scale departure since U.S. and other forces completed their frantic withdrawal over a week ago. A senior U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to the media, provided …

Scores of Westerners, including Americans, fly out of Kabul in first large-scale departure since US troop withdrawal
3 years, 3 months ago

Scores of Westerners, including Americans, fly out of Kabul in first large-scale departure since US troop withdrawal

Firstpost  

A senior US official provided the number of Westerners on board and said that two very senior Taliban officials had helped facilitate the departure. Kabul, Afghanistan: Some 200 foreigners, including Americans, flew out of Afghanistan on an international commercial flight from Kabul airport on Thursday, the first such large-scale departure since US and foreign forces concluded their frantic withdrawal at …

About 60,000 in Afghan evacuation brought to U.S.
3 years, 3 months ago

About 60,000 in Afghan evacuation brought to U.S.

The Hindu  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says about 60,000 people have arrived in the country since August 17 from Afghanistan as part of the evacuation formally known as Operation Allies Welcome. DHS said in the latest updated released on Wednesday that 17% of those arrivals are U.S. citizens and permanent residents who were in Afghanistan when the government there fell …

Can the Taliban ensure Kabul airport is safe to fly?
3 years, 3 months ago

Can the Taliban ensure Kabul airport is safe to fly?

Al Jazeera  

The Kabul airport is a vital gateway for humanitarian aid and crucial for the revival of Afghanistan’s economy. Reopening Kabul’s international airport is critical for the Taliban as it rebuilds Afghanistan. But its first flight taking off in less than a week since the Americans left the airport in shambles has given Afghans new hope. Presenter: Nastasya Tay Guests: Keith …

U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

The Hindu  

At least 50,000 Afghans are expected to be admitted into the United States following the fall of Kabul as part of an “enduring commitment" to help people who aided the American war effort and others who are particularly vulnerable under Taliban rule, the secretary of homeland security said on September 3. We will not rest until we have accomplished the …

US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
3 years, 3 months ago

US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

India TV News  

At least 50,000 Afghans are expected to be admitted into the United States following the fall of Kabul as part of an “enduring commitment” to help people who aided the American war effort and others who are particularly vulnerable under Taliban rule, the secretary of homeland security said Friday. We will not rest until we have accomplished the ultimate goal.” …

US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
3 years, 3 months ago

US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — At least 50,000 Afghans are expected to be admitted into the United States following the fall of Kabul as part of an “enduring commitment” to help people who aided the American war effort and others who are particularly vulnerable under Taliban rule, the secretary of homeland security said Friday. We will not rest until we have accomplished the …

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 3, 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 3, 2021

The Hindu  

For the first time since October 2001, there are no American troops in Afghanistan. The United Nations' Humanitarian Air Service is resuming air operations in Afghanistan to enable 160 aid organisations to continue activities in the country's provinces. Here are the latest developments: Afghanistan Taliban co-founder Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new …

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

Taliban hold mock FUNERALS for American forces: Thousands celebrate US soldiers leaving
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban hold mock FUNERALS for American forces: Thousands celebrate US soldiers leaving

Daily Mail  

The Biden administration is considering sending economic aid to the Taliban, even as the militants hold mock funerals for American troops and NATO allies to celebrate the end of the 20-year US military intervention in Afghanistan. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told ABC's Good Morning America that the US could send economic and developmental aid to Afghanistan if the …

From security and logistics to commercial flights, future of Kabul airport up in air after US exit
3 years, 3 months ago

From security and logistics to commercial flights, future of Kabul airport up in air after US exit

Firstpost  

The symbolism of the airport was underlined when the Taliban’s top spokesman stood on its runway and declared victory over the United States With the Taliban in control of Kabul’s airport after the United States completed its withdrawal on Tuesday, the focus will now shift from the mammoth Western evacuation operation over the past two weeks to the group’s plans …

As US military leaves Kabul, many Americans, Afghans remain
3 years, 3 months ago

As US military leaves Kabul, many Americans, Afghans remain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As the final five U.S. military transport aircraft lifted off out of Afghanistan, they left behind up to 200 Americans and thousands of desperate Afghans who couldn’t get out and now must rely on the Taliban to allow their departure. “Our commitment to them holds no deadline.” Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, told reporters …

Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security

India TV News  

The Taliban triumphantly marched into Kabul's international airport on Tuesday, hours after the final U.S. troop withdrawal that ended America's longest war. “Our nation has suffered war and invasion and the people do not have more tolerance.” At the end of his remarks, the Badri fighters shouted: “God is the greatest!” In an interview with Afghan state television, Mujahid also …

Taliban celebrate defeating the United States
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban celebrate defeating the United States

Deccan Chronicle  

Kabul: The hardline Islamist Taliban celebrated their total return to power on Tuesday with gunfire and diplomacy, after the last US troops flew out of Afghanistan to end two decades of war. The United States' longest military conflict drew to a close on Monday night when its forces abandoned Kabul's airport, where it had overseen a frenzied airlift that saw …

August 31, 2021 Afghanistan-Taliban news
3 years, 3 months ago

August 31, 2021 Afghanistan-Taliban news

CNN  

The US military negotiated a secret arrangement with the Taliban that resulted in Taliban members escorting groups of Americans to the gates of the Kabul airport as they sought to escape Afghanistan, according to two defense officials. One of the officials also revealed that US special operations forces set up a “secret gate” at the airport and established “call centers” …

August 31, 2021 Afghanistan-Taliban news
3 years, 3 months ago

August 31, 2021 Afghanistan-Taliban news

CNN  

The US military negotiated a secret arrangement with the Taliban that resulted in Taliban members escorting groups of Americans to the gates of the Kabul airport as they sought to escape Afghanistan, according to two defense officials. One of the officials also revealed that US special operations forces set up a “secret gate” at the airport and established “call centers” …

As US military leaves Kabul, many Americans, Afghans remain
3 years, 3 months ago

As US military leaves Kabul, many Americans, Afghans remain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As the final five U.S. military transport aircraft lifted off out of Afghanistan Monday, they left behind up to 200 Americans and thousands of desperate Afghans who couldn’t get out and now must rely on the Taliban to allow their departure. But I think if we’d stayed another 10 days we wouldn’t have gotten everybody out that we …

End of US mission in Kabul: America completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan
3 years, 3 months ago

End of US mission in Kabul: America completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan

India TV News  

The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 US service members, some barely older than the war. Hours ahead of President Joe …

Taliban hail 'victory' as US withdraws from Afghanistan, resistance forces gear up for long war | 10 points
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban hail 'victory' as US withdraws from Afghanistan, resistance forces gear up for long war | 10 points

India Today  

The Taliban declared victory on Tuesday, hours after the last US plane took off from the Kabul airport, marking the end of America's longest war. READ | Major General Chris Donahue -- the last American to leave Afghanistan The Taliban took full control of the Hamid Karzai airport as the US withdrawal concluded. Victory belongs to all Afghans, say Taliban: …

Biden defends Afghan withdrawal as ‘best decision’ for US: Live
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden defends Afghan withdrawal as ‘best decision’ for US: Live

Al Jazeera  

Biden says an open-ended mission in Afghanistan had ‘no clear purpose’ and choice was between leaving or escalating. 31 Aug 2021 - 19:45 GMT ‘Was not going to extend this forever war’: Biden US President Joe Biden said he was not going to extend the “forever war” in Afghanistan nor a “forever exit”. 31 Aug 2021 - 18:47 GMT ‘No …

Transcript: US completes Afghanistan withdrawal
3 years, 3 months ago

Transcript: US completes Afghanistan withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

In the early morning hours of August 31, the last US military plane took off from Hamid Karzai International Airport, officially ending the US’s nearly 20-year-long war in Afghanistan. – I’m going to turn the podium over to General Frank McKenzie, commander of US Central Command. And to that environment, Rear Admiral Pete Vasely and Brigadier General Farrell Sullivan of …

Taliban says formation of new Afghan gov’t in its final stages
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban says formation of new Afghan gov’t in its final stages

Al Jazeera  

Senior Taliban leader Anas Haqqani tells Al Jazeera that Afghanistan’s new gov’t will be announced in the coming days. The formation of Afghanistan’s new government is in its final stages, the Taliban has said, as the US withdrew the last of its forces from the country. “The government will take shape in the following few days,” Anas Haqqani, a senior …

United States completes withdrawal from Afghanistan after final plane leaves Kabul
3 years, 3 months ago

United States completes withdrawal from Afghanistan after final plane leaves Kabul

ABC  

The United States says its war in Afghanistan is over, after the last plane carrying US troops left Kabul airport this morning. Key points: The last flight left just before Joe Biden's August 31 evacuation deadline ticked over US Central Command says hundreds of US civilians were left behind The Taliban has declared Afghanistan is now an independent country General …

Triumphant Taliban parades at Kabul airport after US exit
3 years, 3 months ago

Triumphant Taliban parades at Kabul airport after US exit

Al Jazeera  

Hours after the last foreign forces withdrew from Afghanistan, Taliban leaders walked victorious through the Kabul airport, flanked by guards dressed in special forces combat kit inspecting destroyed US military equipment. The Taliban’s “Badri 313” special forces unit posed for pictures, brandishing US rifles and flying the group’s white flag. The departing US military disabled several aircraft and armoured vehicles …

US flies more evacuees out as withdrawal deadline nears
3 years, 3 months ago

US flies more evacuees out as withdrawal deadline nears

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan entered its final hours Monday with the last Americans seeking to be evacuated and the U.S. military preparing to end its airlift and depart the Taliban-controlled capital. Senior administration officials said Sunday that the United States has the capacity to evacuate the approximately 300 U.S. citizens remaining in Afghanistan who want to leave …

Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US withdrawal hit homes
3 years, 3 months ago

Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US withdrawal hit homes

The Hindu  

Rocket fire apparently targeting Kabul's international airport struck a nearby neighborhood on Monday, the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from the country’s longest war after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Last week, the Islamic State group launched a devastating suicide bombing at one of the airport gates that killed at least 169 Afghans and 13 U.S. …

The Final U.S. Military Plane Has Left Afghanistan As America's Longest War Ends
3 years, 3 months ago

The Final U.S. Military Plane Has Left Afghanistan As America's Longest War Ends

NPR  

The Final U.S. Military Plane Has Left Afghanistan As America's Longest War Ends Enlarge this image toggle caption AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images Latest updates at a glance: Pentagon officials have announced the last U.S. military plane has left Afghanistan, marking the end of America's longest war. The last U.S. plane departed Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai International Airport …

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

US completes Afghanistan withdrawal as final flight leaves Kabul
3 years, 3 months ago

US completes Afghanistan withdrawal as final flight leaves Kabul

Al Jazeera  

Last flight signifies the ‘end of the nearly 20-year mission’ in Afghanistan, top United States general says. “Tonight’s withdrawal signifies both the end of the military component of the evacuation but also the end of the nearly 20-year mission that began in Afghanistan shortly after September 11, 2001.” The Taliban took over Afghanistan earlier this month after a blistering offensive, …

As Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Kabul Airport Crowds Grow Increasingly Desperate
3 years, 3 months ago

As Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Kabul Airport Crowds Grow Increasingly Desperate

NPR  

As Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Kabul Airport Crowds Grow Increasingly Desperate LEILA FADEL, HOST: These are the final hours of the U.S. military presence inside Afghanistan, and the Pentagon is assessing reports of 10 people from one Afghan family killed during a drone strike over the weekend. That strike targeted an ISIS-K car bomb that U.S. Central Command said posed an …

US troops in final phase of pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban prepare govt
3 years, 3 months ago

US troops in final phase of pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban prepare govt

Live Mint  

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. Just over 1,000 civilians remained at the airport on Sunday to be flown out before the troops finally leave, a Western security official told Reuters. Britain's last …

U.S. in final phase of evacuations from Kabul, Taliban says ready to take over airport
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S. in final phase of evacuations from Kabul, Taliban says ready to take over airport

The Hindu  

U.S. forces are in the final phase of leaving Kabul, ending two decades of involvement in Afghanistan,and just over 1,000 civilians at the airport remain to be flown out before troops withdraw, a Western security official said on August 29. The country's new Taliban rulers are prepared to take control of the airport, said an official from the hardline Islamist …

Taliban seals off Kabul airport, stops people as evacuation process nears end
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban seals off Kabul airport, stops people as evacuation process nears end

Deccan Chronicle  

Kabul: The Taliban on Saturday sealed off Kabul airport in order to prevent large crowds from leaving the war-torn country as final NATO evacuation flights left Afghanistan. The Italian Air Force C-130J with 58 Afghan citizens aboard arrived Saturday morning, some 17 hours after it departed from the Kabul airport and after a planned stopover, reported Euronews. Meanwhile, US President …

US says another attack on Kabul airport highly likely; warns people to clear area immediately
3 years, 3 months ago

US says another attack on Kabul airport highly likely; warns people to clear area immediately

Firstpost  

The Pentagon said the remaining contingent of US forces at the airport, now numbering fewer than 4,000, had begun their final withdrawal ahead of Biden’s deadline for ending the evacuation on Tuesday President Joe Biden has vowed to keep up airstrikes against the Islamic extremist group whose suicide bombing at the Kabul airport killed scores of Afghans and 13 American …

US warns of credible threat at Kabul airport, urges Americans to leave vicinity
3 years, 3 months ago

US warns of credible threat at Kabul airport, urges Americans to leave vicinity

India TV News  

The US State Department is urging all Americans in the vicinity of Afghanistan's Kabul airport to leave the area immediately because of a specific, credible threat. "Due to a specific, credible threat, all U.S. citizens in the vicinity of Kabul airport, including the South gate, the new Ministry of the Interior, and the gate near the Panjshir Petrol station on …

Biden: Another attack likely, pledges more strikes on IS
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden: Another attack likely, pledges more strikes on IS

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden vowed Saturday to keep up airstrikes against the Islamic extremist group whose suicide bombing at the Kabul airport killed scores of Afghans and 13 American service members. He warned another attack was “highly likely” and the State Department called the threat “specific” and “credible.” The Pentagon said the remaining contingent of U.S. forces at the …

Taliban guard airport as most NATO troops leave Afghanistan
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban guard airport as most NATO troops leave Afghanistan

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban forces sealed off Kabul’s airport Saturday to most Afghans hoping for evacuation, as the U.S. and its allies were ending a chaotic airlift that will end their troops’ two decades in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, families of Afghans killed in Thursday’s suicide bombing at the airport by an Islamic State group affiliate continued burying their dead — at …

Biden administration pledges ‘safe passage’ for Americans in Afghanistan after withdrawal deadline
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden administration pledges ‘safe passage’ for Americans in Afghanistan after withdrawal deadline

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is committed to a “safe passage” of Americans and Afghans who helped the US government after the withdrawal deadline from Afghanistan, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday. After August 31st, we believe that we have substantial leverage to hold the Taliban to its commitments to allow safe passage for American citizens, legal permanent residents …

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

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

US citizens should leave Kabul airport immediately due to 'specific, credible' threat, officials warn
3 years, 3 months ago

US citizens should leave Kabul airport immediately due to 'specific, credible' threat, officials warn

ABC  

US officials have issued a security alert for its citizens to immediately leave Kabul's main airport citing a "specific, credible" threat, hours after President Joe Biden warned another attack was "highly likely". Key points: Joe Biden says the situation on the ground continued to be "extremely dangerous" It comes after a deadly suicide attack outside Kabul airport that killed 13 …

US warns of 'specific, credible threat' at Kabul airport, Joe Biden says terror attack 'highly likely'
3 years, 3 months ago

US warns of 'specific, credible threat' at Kabul airport, Joe Biden says terror attack 'highly likely'

India Today  

With just two days left for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the US military has sounded a 'specific, credible threat' at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul as the evacuation continues. US President Joe Biden also said another terror attack is “highly likely” this weekend after Thursday's bombings at Kabul airport. In an early morning security call, the US …

Final UK evacuation flight leaves Kabul; troops head home
3 years, 3 months ago

Final UK evacuation flight leaves Kabul; troops head home

Associated Press  

LONDON — British troops left Kabul on Saturday, ending the U.K.'s evacuation operation and its 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan. The U.K.’s top military officer conceded that “we haven’t been able to bring everybody out.” The U.K. government said late Saturday that about 1,000 troops who ran an airlift of British nationals and Afghan civilians had departed from Kabul airport, …

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