Aug 19 Biden says troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans By Robert Burns, Ellen Knickmeyer, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden said he's committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 8:24 Taliban interrogating women activists, creating a ‘climate of fear and intimidation’ William Brangham discusses the future for Afghan women under Taliban rule with Rina Amiri, who focused on conflict resolution in Afghanistan for the United Nations and the U.S.; now a senior fellow at New York University's Center for Global Affairs. Continue watching
Aug 18 WATCH: State Department Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman holds a briefing about Afghanistan By Associated Press Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says the U.S. is working tirelessly to help get safe passage for those who want to get to Kabul airport so they can leave Afghanistan. Continue reading
Aug 18 UK’s Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat By Pan Pylas, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press In a packed and emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the whims of the Taliban and of undermining Britain's position in the world. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 10:55 Taliban leaders promise softer rule, but their actions send a different message As the Taliban cemented their hold on Afghanistan Tuesday and spoke in detail about plans for the country, evacuations resumed. The top American general in the Middle East visited the Kabul airport to observe U.S. operations, now with nearly 4000… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 8:53 Can the Taliban be trusted to keep their promise of reasonable rule? Two experts weigh in To make sense of the Taliban's plans for Afghanistan, Lisa Desjardins speaks to Ali Jalali, a former minister of the interior who served in the Afghan National Army. He's now a professor at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 5:19 Despite Taliban promises, Afghan women fear losing their freedoms and lives By Stephanie Sy, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Layla Quran The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan, many of whom gained new freedoms over the past 20 years, is now among the most important priorities now that the Taliban have taken over. With the help of author Gayle Tzemach… Continue watching
Aug 17 EU eyes talks with Taliban but no plans to recognize them By Lorne Cook, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Talking after chairing a meeting Tuesday of EU foreign ministers, Borrell said "it's not a matter of official recognition, it's a matter of dealing with" the Taliban. Continue reading
Aug 17 NATO chief says Afghan leaders are responsible for military collapse By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is blaming a failure of Afghan leadership for the swift collapse of the country's armed forces but says the alliance must also uncover flaws in its military training effort. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: State Department to send official to manage Afghanistan evacuation By Associated Press The State Department said it was sending John Bass, a former ambassador to Afghanistan, to manage the evacuation operation in Kabul, as the Taliban have assured "safe passage' for civilians seeking to leave Afghanistan. Continue reading