World Aug 23 Afghan children get left behind, go missing amid chaos at Kabul’s airport The evacuation operation in Kabul is accelerating, with more than 10,000 people airlifted out of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours. But thousands more remain to be rescued, and just over a week remains before the August 31st deadline set…
World Aug 20 Frustrated by ill-prepared evacuation plan, anxious Afghans rush airport gates The U.S. says it has assurances from the Taliban that evacuations of Afghans who want to leave the country can continue after the withdrawal deadline of August 31st. But the Taliban continues to harass and impede passage throughout Kabul. Even…
World Aug 19 Thousands of Afghans can’t access the airport. Those who can recall Taliban threats, abuse As more American and allied flights leave the capital of Afghanistan Thursday, an ever-growing panic descends on the city. More American troops and marines arrived, but despite U.S. efforts, Taliban fighters are hindering movement toward the Kabul airport, leaving thousands…
World Aug 18 Chaos, cries for help outside Kabul airport as Taliban crack down on protesters Protests against the Taliban turned deadly as the insurgents-turned-rulers of Afghanistan shot into crowds in two cities. In Kabul, the airlift of American, allied and Afghan civilians continues as more American troops land at the airport and desperate crowds remain…
World Jul 14 Young, modern Afghans fear ‘losing everything’ as Taliban regains ground The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, transferred command Tuesday amid the withdrawal of American forces, and as the Taliban continues its re-conquest of much of the country. Young Afghans, especially women, who have grown up with…
World Jul 07 Afghan militias forced to fight Taliban blame America’s ‘abandonment’ As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears its completion, the Afghan army is quickly losing ground throughout the country to the Taliban. To bolster its military, the government is arming militias to help in the fight. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson…
World Jul 02 Afghan government encourages civilian militias to combat the Taliban The sprawling hub of American operations in Afghanistan for nearly two decades — Bagram Airfield — is now in the hands of the Afghan government. U.S. defense officials say all American forces outside of the Kabul airport and embassy have…
World Jun 14 Afghan allies ‘begging’ for their lives, face Taliban attacks amid US withdrawal During the 20-year American war in Afghanistan, thousands of locals worked for, and with, the United States. As the U.S. departs, many of them are left in profound danger. Earlier this year, Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson profiled a decorated Afghan…
World May 10 Can Yemen exist as a unified state post-war? Here’s what different forces want The war in Yemen shows little sign of ending despite the horrific humanitarian toll of the past seven years. Within the war between the Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, and the internationally-recognized government of Yemen, there are other battles that…
World May 04 Stalked by death: How rising food insecurity is killing war-torn Yemen’s children Nearly seven years of war in Yemen have produced the world's most dire humanitarian catastrophe. Millions are starving and have little in the way of medical care. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson has spent years traveling in and out of the…