Canada said that it would take in 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan. But Canadians hoping to sponsor some of them will have to wait until government plans become clear.
Tag: Evacuations and Evacuees
A Baby Passed Over a Wall in Kabul Is Reunited With Family
The image of the infant being hoisted over concertina wire went viral and prompted questions about what happened to the child.
Biden Defends Evacuation as Thousands Besiege Kabul Airport
The president cited “significant progress’’ in getting Americans out of Afghanistan. But Afghans linked to U.S. troops and other Western groups fear being left behind.
Biden Tries to Restore Calm Amid Chaos in Kabul
“Let me be clear: Any American who wants to come home, we will get you home,” he said, before adding, “I cannot promise what the final outcome will be, or that it will be without the risk of loss.”
Biden Tries to Restore Calm Amid Chaos in Kabul
The president acknowledged, however, that he did not know how many Americans were still in Afghanistan.
Sluggish Visa Process Strands Many Afghans Who Helped U.S.
Officials described impatience across the Biden administration with the State Department as thousands of Afghans wait outside Kabul’s airport.
How A Sluggish Visa Process is Stranding Many Afghans Who Helped US
Officials described impatience across the Biden administration with the State Department as thousands of Afghans wait outside Kabul’s airport.
Trump’s Deal With the Taliban Draws Fire From His Former Allies
The former president and his secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, are attacking President Biden over Afghanistan even as their own policy faces harsh criticism.
Hunted by the Taliban, US-Allied Afghan Forces Are in Hiding
The Afghan forces disintegrated ahead of the Taliban’s rapid advance. Now, the militants are searching for thousands of Afghan soldiers and security officials.
Series of U.S. Actions Left Afghan Allies Frantic, Stranded and Eager to Get Out
President Biden’s decision not to begin mass evacuations of Afghans months ago has left thousands of people in limbo.