More than 120,000 people were airlifted out of Afghanistan last August, most with just a few hours to gather their belongings. Here are some of the keepsakes they chose.
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To Preserve Its Own Stability, Pakistan Must Stabilize Afghanistan First
Analysts say that the Taliban takeover has sparked a spike in terror attacks that have put the Pakistani government in a difficult position as it tries to support Afghanistan’s new government.
Young Boy Dies in Afghanistan After Being Trapped in a Well
The boy, Haidar Jan, who was thought to be 5, fell into a roughly 85-foot-deep well on Tuesday in a village near Qalat, the capital of Zabul Province.
U.S. Warns Americans Abroad Not to Count on a Rescue
In Ukraine and Ethiopia, Biden officials have made clear that the 2021 Kabul airlift was a “unique” operation that won’t be repeated.
Your Monday Briefing: Fears of Invasion Mount
Airlines suspend flights over Ukraine.
Afghan Diplomats Seek Permission to Remain in U.S.
American banks have suspended government accounts to prevent the Taliban from gaining access to funds, suspending the salaries of many workers.
Biden’s Decision on Frozen Funds Stokes Anger Among Afghans
“It is a cruel act and a betrayal,” one shopkeeper said of the White House’s move, which could effectively bankrupt the Afghan central bank.
Taliban Free 2 Westerners Working for U.N., Days After Quiet Detention
The issue of detentions and disappearances has put a new spotlight on the Taliban’s promises to improve their human rights record under the weight of international sanctions.
Your Monday Briefing: The Olympics Begin
Plus Russia’s growing troop presence and Afghanistan’s collapsing health system.
Afghan Refugees Face Two-Tier System in Europe
Educated elites evacuated to Europe after the Taliban’s return are welcomed, but they struggle with their lives in exile, even as their poorer compatriots are shunned.