An Islamic State affiliate that is a sworn enemy of both the Taliban and the United States threatens a large-scale attack against the mission at the airport.
Tag: Kabul (Afghanistan)
Military Ramps Up Evacuations From Kabul, but Bottlenecks Persist
The Pentagon has increased the number of flights, but questions remain about whether the military can sustain the pace as the deadline to end the operation draws near.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once Again
Though the streets are quiet, Kabul residents describe a struggle to make ends meet in a reeling economy where banks and government offices are closed, and uncertainty reigns.
C.I.A. Director Had Secret Talks With Taliban in Kabul
The meetings are the highest-level in-person talks between a Biden administration official and Afghanistan’s new leadership.
Taliban Reject Extended Deadline as U.S. Races to Finish Evacuation
Tens of thousands are still hoping for rescue, with priority recently being given to Americans over Afghan allies, according to a U.S. official and those involved in the effort.
Videos Show Rush to Burn, Destroy U.S. Equipment as Kabul Fell
The New York Times verified videos and photos taken by U.S. contractors of garbage bins full of destroyed equipment and staff burning documents as workers fled the U.S. embassy.
On Shaky Ground, Former President Karzai Stays in Afghanistan
He and the Taliban have long been enemies, but he has stayed in Afghanistan, hoping to work with the militants and help shape a new government.
U.S. Military Commander in Afghanistan Talks to Taliban Almost Daily
Other officers have also engaged with Taliban commanders on specific security and threat reduction issues, a partnership of necessity after 20 years of war.