Officials described impatience across the Biden administration with the State Department as thousands of Afghans wait outside Kabul’s airport.
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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.
Afghan Soccer Player Zaki Anwari Died Falling From Evacuation Plane
Frantic to flee the Taliban, Zaki Anwari joined a desperate crush at the Kabul airport. “He had no hope and wanted a better life,” a sports official said.
Taliban Quash Afghanistan Protests, Tightening Grip on Country
The Taliban’s actions and history of brutality cast doubt on their promises of amnesty, and many Afghans are afraid to venture out of their homes.
Taliban Quash Protests and Seize Enemies, Tightening Grip on Afghanistan
The Taliban’s actions and history of brutality cast doubt on their promises of amnesty, and many Afghans are afraid to venture out of their homes.
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Photos from This Week
As the U.S. was winding down its time in the country, the Taliban swiftly retook power, reviving fears of a brutal and violent reign.
Body Parts Found in Landing Gear of Flight From Kabul, Officials Say
Harrowing video of the chaos, recorded by the Afghan news media, has circulated around the world. The Air Force said the episode was under investigation.
Taliban Promise Peace, but Doubt and Fear Persist
In their first statement since taking control, the Taliban hinted at a rule unlike their brutal regime a generation ago, trying to placate skeptics.
Intelligence Warned of Afghanistan Military Collapse, Despite Biden’s Assurances
Even as the president was telling the public that Kabul was unlikely to fall, intelligence assessments painted a grimmer picture.