The U.S. and its allies waged war for 20 years to try to defeat terrorists in Afghanistan. A double-suicide bombing demonstrated that they remain a threat.
Tag: Kabul International Airport
What Is ISIS-K?
Founded in 2015, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State counts both U.S. forces and the Taliban as its foes.
Biden Faces a Tragedy He Worked to Avoid
The president said the evacuation of U.S. citizens and allies from Afghanistan would continue, even after an attack that killed at least 13 American troops and dozens of civilians.
U.S. Warns of Threat at Airport in Kabul
The U.S. government has long warned of potential security threats but the latest warning cited specific gates.
U.S. Warns of Threat at Airport in Kabul
The U.S. government has long warned of potential security threats but the latest warning cited specific gates.
ISIS Branch in Afghanistan Poses Terror Threat to Evacuation in Kabul
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.
Biden Sticks to Afghan Deadline, Resisting Pleas to Extend Evacuation
The American withdrawal coincided with a threat by the Taliban to stop Afghans from traveling to the airport, an ominous sign that the window may be slamming shut for thousands of people desperate to leave.
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.
Eager to Shift Narrative, Biden Team Puts Airlift in Historical Context
In describing evacuation efforts, President Biden has referred to the Berlin airlift more than 70 years ago, in which food was flown into a city whose access had been choked off by the Soviet Union.