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.
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ISIS Poses ‘Acute’ Threat to US Evacuation Efforts in Kabul, Sullivan Says
President Biden’s national security adviser warned of mounting but unspecified terrorist risks to the U.S. mission to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghan allies.
Your Monday Briefing
U.S. steps up efforts to evacuate Afghans.
Desperation as Afghans Seek to Flee a Country Retaken by the Taliban
A toddler was trampled to death as a crowd surged near the Kabul airport, and many residents who aided America remain in hiding, fearing they will be killed by their new rulers.
Fears Rise About Safety of Afghan Airport as U.S. Warns Americans to Stay Away
Families continued to swarm the airport in hopes of getting aboard American military planes. U.S. officials are now worried that Islamic State might launch an attack to damage the Taliban’s sense of control.
Biden’s Inaccurate Claims in Defending Afghanistan Withdrawal
The president made misleading or false claims about the reaction of allies to the withdrawal, the presence of Al Qaeda and conditions for Americans traveling to the Kabul airport.
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.
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.
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.