'Stay as long as necessary': US lawmakers implore Biden to extend Afghan airlift deadline
3 years, 4 months ago

'Stay as long as necessary': US lawmakers implore Biden to extend Afghan airlift deadline

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden, president of the United States, faces a tough task at hand. With the evacuation operations at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul accelerating, several US lawmakers across the political spectrum are now imploring the president to keep US forces in Afghanistan until the time they finish evacuating every single US citizen and Afghan allies fleeing the Taliban. More than 40 lawmakers from the US House of Representatives issued a letter to President Biden on Tuesday, in which they requested him to extend the August 31 deadline that was earlier imposed for the military mission. US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, on August 16, 2021. According to the Bloomberg news agency, the bipartisan push from the US lawmakers on the Afghanistan issue "underscores the growing unease on Capitol Hill about the United States’ messy withdrawal amid the Taliban’s rapid rise in the country."

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Afghans get temporary legal status from Biden administration
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghans get temporary legal status from Biden administration

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration said Thursday it was giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who have already been living in the country for a little over a year. President Joe Biden The Department of Homeland Security said in the announcement that the decision to give Temporary Protected Status to Afghans who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, …

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US
1 year, 8 months ago

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S., as congressional efforts have stalled that were meant to permanently resolve their immigration status, according to two people familiar with the plan. As soon as this summer, eligible refugees will …

Joe Biden administration refuses to evacuate US citizens from Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Joe Biden administration refuses to evacuate US citizens from Ukraine

Op India  

On Friday, the Embassy of the United States in Ukraine issued a travel advisory to stranded American citizens and informed them that the Biden administration cannot aid in their repatriation to the US from the war-torn country. Screengrab of the travel advisory by US embassy in Ukraine Given that the United States government has no plans to evacuate its citizens, …

U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

US Expects To Admit More Than 50,000 Evacuated Afghans
3 years, 4 months ago

US Expects To Admit More Than 50,000 Evacuated Afghans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

Read the full transcript of Biden’s remarks on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan War
3 years, 4 months ago

Read the full transcript of Biden’s remarks on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan War

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But it did authorize the release of 5,000 prisoners last year, including some of …

Biden announces end of America’s 20-year-old military presence in Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden announces end of America’s 20-year-old military presence in Afghanistan

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden has announced the end of America’s 20-year-old military presence in Afghanistan, hours after the United States withdrew all of its soldiers from the war-ravaged country. “Now, our 20-year military presence in Afghanistan has ended,” he said, thanking armed forces for their execution of the dangerous retrograde from Afghanistan as scheduled -- in the early hours of …

Biden administration pledges ‘safe passage’ for Americans in Afghanistan after withdrawal deadline
3 years, 4 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 …

US will stick to August 31 deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joe Biden says
3 years, 4 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 …

Biden holds to Kabul Aug. 31 deadline despite criticism
3 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Biden keeps to August 31 deadline for Kabul airlift
3 years, 4 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” …

Biden Says The U.S. Is On Pace To Leave Afghanistan By The Aug. 31 Deadline
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden Says The U.S. Is On Pace To Leave Afghanistan By The Aug. 31 Deadline

NPR  

Biden Says The U.S. Is On Pace To Leave Afghanistan By The Aug. 31 Deadline Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP President Biden said Tuesday that he told the Group of Seven leaders that the United States is on pace to finish its withdrawal from Afghanistan by his Aug. 31 deadline. White House press secretary Jen Psaki …

First US troops have started leaving Afghanistan as Biden decides not to extend withdrawal deadline
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 warn of 'consequences' if August 31 deadline for withdrawal of US troops extended
3 years, 4 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 …

Biden will face pressure from G7 to extend Afghanistan withdrawal deadline
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden will face pressure from G7 to extend Afghanistan withdrawal deadline

CNN  

Washington CNN — Leaders from the top foreign allies of the United States are planning to press President Joe Biden to extend the deadline for US troops to withdraw from Afghanistan during a Tuesday morning meeting, officials familiar with the matter said. However Kirby added, “if there needs to be a discussion about extending that timeline, then we absolutely will …

Afghanistan crisis: US President Biden warns of IS threat, aims to end evacuation by August 31
3 years, 4 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 …

US on Afghanistan withdrawal deadline: Only Biden decides
3 years, 4 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 …

US role in resettling Afghans becomes next political battle in the fallout over US withdrawal
3 years, 4 months ago

US role in resettling Afghans becomes next political battle in the fallout over US withdrawal

CNN  

CNN — As the Biden administration scrambles to coordinate the evacuations of Americans and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan, the next political battle is already shaping up over how expansive the US role should be in helping to resettle tens of thousands of Afghans amid new ripples of anti-immigrant sentiment from the far right. Larry Hogan, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, Texas …

Joe Biden Hints At Extending Afghanistan Deployment To Evacuate Americans, Allies
3 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden Hints At Extending Afghanistan Deployment To Evacuate Americans, Allies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden promised on Friday to “do everything we can” to evacuate Americans and Afghans seeking to leave Afghanistan now that Taliban militants have taken over the country ― suggesting he might extend the U.S. mission there. Asked about a possible extension of the deployment, Biden said he believes evacuations can be completed by then but …

Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism

India TV News  

Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems. While Biden has previously blamed Afghans for the U.S. failure to get out more allies ahead of this month's sudden Taliban takeover, U.S. officials …

Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an interview Wednesday with ABC News’ George …

US troops could stay longer in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans: Joe Biden
3 years, 4 months ago

US troops could stay longer in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans: Joe Biden

India TV News  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that he is committed to keeping US troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence there beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal. In an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Biden said the U.S. will do “everything in our power” to evacuate Americans and U.S. …

Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence there beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal. In an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Biden said the U.S. will do “everything in our power” to evacuate Americans and …

More than 50 senators urge Biden to quickly evacuate Afghan allies
3 years, 4 months ago

More than 50 senators urge Biden to quickly evacuate Afghan allies

CNN  

Washington CNN — A bipartisan group of 55 senators is urging President Joe Biden to quickly evacuate Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants and their families and fully implement changes to the program signed into law in late July. The lawmakers urged “continued coordination between the Departments of State and Defense to secure and hold Hamid Karzai International Airport, including to …

Deadline for withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may extend beyond August 31, says Biden
3 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Biden Administration Jumpstarts Evacuations Of Americans And Afghan Allies
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden Administration Jumpstarts Evacuations Of Americans And Afghan Allies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. forces are rushing to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghans who worked with the United States out of Afghanistan now that Taliban militants have taken over the country, State Department and Pentagon officials said on Sunday. The State Department said Sunday night that all personnel had been evacuated from the U.S. Embassy and moved to the …

Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden authorized an additional 1,000 U.S. troops for deployment to Afghanistan, raising to roughly 5,000 the number of U.S. troops to ensure what Biden called an “orderly and safe drawdown” of American and allied personnel. The last-minute decision to re-insert thousands of U.S. troops into Afghanistan reflected the dire state of security as the Taliban seized …

Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden authorized on Saturday an additional 1,000 U.S. troops for deployment to Afghanistan, raising to roughly 5,000 the number of U.S. troops to ensure what Biden called an “orderly and safe drawdown” of American and allied personnel. The last-minute decision to re-insert thousands of U.S. troops into Afghanistan reflected the dire state of security as the …

Biden authorizes 1,000 more troops to be sent to Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden authorizes 1,000 more troops to be sent to Afghanistan

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden announced the authorization of an additional direct deployment of 1,000 troops to Afghanistan in a statement Saturday. Biden said he authorized the deployment “to make sure we can have an orderly and safe drawdown of US personnel and other allied personnel and an orderly and safe evacuation of Afghans who helped our troops during our …

US sending more troops to Afghanistan for personnel drawdown
3 years, 4 months ago

US sending more troops to Afghanistan for personnel drawdown

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden says his administration warned Taliban against any action putting US personnel at risk. The United States will send additional troops to Afghanistan to help draw down the American embassy in Kabul and remove personnel, President Joe Biden has announced, as the Taliban seized control of the country’s north in another major setback for the Afghan government. …

US to begin evacuation of Afghans who aided US military
3 years, 5 months ago

US to begin evacuation of Afghans who aided US military

India Today  

The Biden administration said Wednesday that it is prepared to begin evacuation flights for Afghan interpreters and translators who aided the US military effort in the nearly 20-year war — but their destinations are still unknown and there are lingering questions about how to ensure their safety until they can get on planes. “We want to make sure we recognize …

US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military, but how many and their destination remains unknown
3 years, 5 months ago

US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military, but how many and their destination remains unknown

ABC  

The US government is about to begin evacuation flights for Afghan interpreters and translators who aided the US military effort during the nearly 20-year war. Key points: The US has not said how many Afghans will be evacuated or where they will be taken Several thousand Afghans who worked for the US and their families have already applied for special …

US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military
3 years, 5 months ago

US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Wednesday that it is prepared to begin evacuation flights for Afghan interpreters and translators who aided the U.S. military effort in the nearly 20-year war — but their destinations are still unknown and there are lingering questions about how to ensure their safety until they can get on planes. “We want to make sure …

Joe Biden brings forward deadline for US military withdrawal from Afghanistan to August 31
3 years, 6 months ago

Joe Biden brings forward deadline for US military withdrawal from Afghanistan to August 31

ABC  

US President Joe Biden says the US military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on August 31, saying "speed is safety" as the United States seeks to end the nearly 20-year war. Key points: Mr Biden had previously set a deadline of September 11 The President said it was "highly unlikely" one government would control Afghanistan after the US pullout He …

‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Thursday the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31, delivering an impassioned argument for exiting the nearly 20-year war without sacrificing more American lives even as he bluntly acknowledged there will be no “mission accomplished” moment to celebrate. “How many more, how many more thousands of American daughters and sons are …

Inside Biden’s defense of Afghanistan withdrawal amid warnings of country’s collapse
3 years, 6 months ago

Inside Biden’s defense of Afghanistan withdrawal amid warnings of country’s collapse

CNN  

Washington CNN — Sitting alongside Afghanistan’s President in the Oval Office last week, President Joe Biden didn’t try to sugarcoat the situation: Things were not looking great for his guest’s country. “I’m not going to answer any more questions about Afghanistan,” Biden said after detailing his drawdown plans, his hopes for the embattled civilian Afghan government and his view of …

Biden plans evacuation of Afghans who ‘helped’ the US
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden plans evacuation of Afghans who ‘helped’ the US

Al Jazeera  

About 18,000 Afghans who have worked for the US have applied for special visas. The Biden administration is preparing to evacuate potentially thousands of Afghans who worked for the United States as it nears completion of its military withdrawal from Afghanistan in coming months, US officials said on Thursday. “Those who helped us are not going to be left behind,” …

Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan | Time to end America’s longest war, says Biden
3 years, 8 months ago

Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan | Time to end America’s longest war, says Biden

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will withdraw remaining U.S. troops from the “forever war” in Afghanistan, declaring that the Sept. 11 attacks cannot justify American forces still being there 20 years after the deadliest terror assault on the United States. “It is time to end America’s longest war,” Mr Biden said, but he added that the U.S. will “not …

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
3 years, 8 months ago

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country, several U.S. officials said Tuesday. “We’re committing today to going to zero” U.S. forces by Sept. 11, and possibly well before, the official said, adding that Biden concluded that a …

Biden’s goal: Ending ‘America’s longest war’ in Afghanistan
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden’s goal: Ending ‘America’s longest war’ in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The US president officially announces his troop withdrawal plan, which is celebrated by some and causes concern among others. “I think all allies are aware that this is not an easy decision, and this is a decision that entails risks, and also a decision that really requires that we continue to stay focused on Afghanistan, partly to make sure that …

US President Joe Biden delays Afghanistan troop withdrawal to 9/11, defying deal Donald Trump struck with Taliban
3 years, 8 months ago

US President Joe Biden delays Afghanistan troop withdrawal to 9/11, defying deal Donald Trump struck with Taliban

ABC  

US President Joe Biden will withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country. Key points: Only an unspecified number of troops needed to guard diplomats will remain in Afghanistan In February 2020, the Trump administration struck a deal with the Taliban predicated on a complete …

Biden to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by 20th anniversary of 9/11, report says
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by 20th anniversary of 9/11, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If we break the May 1st deadline negotiated …

Biden to order immediate US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan after 20 years
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden to order immediate US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan after 20 years

Salon  

President Joe Biden plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11 of this year, a day that marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which first led the nation into what many called its "forever war." Biden's announcement, expected to be made public on Wednesday, flouts a Trump-era deal brokered with the Taliban in which …

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