Aug 21 EU warns Taliban it has not recognized their regime By Alicia León, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press The European Union’s top officials warned the Taliban on Saturday that the current conversations being held to secure the exit of as many Afghan evacuees as possible do not mean the bloc is prepared to recognize the new regime. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 10:28 Frustrated by ill-prepared evacuation plan, anxious Afghans rush airport gates By Jane Ferguson 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… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 8:06 The U.S. ignored corruption within the Afghan government. Did that lead to its fall? As the Taliban faces protests and dissent across Afghanistan, William Brangham explores the collapse of the country's government — built and supported by the U.S. and allies for 20 years. For a deeper perspective, Brangham speaks with Sarah Chayes, who… Continue watching
Aug 20 Reports of targeted Taliban killings fuel Afghans’ fears By Ahmad Seir, Tameem Akhgar, David Rising, Associated Press The Taliban say they have become more moderate since they last ruled Afghanistan in the 1990s and have pledged to restore security and forgive those who fought them in the 20 years since a U.S.-led invasion. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 8:03 Thousands of Afghans can’t access the airport. Those who can recall Taliban threats, abuse By Jane Ferguson 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… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:16 Evacuating Afghans who helped U.S. a ‘high priority,’ national security official says For a senior perspective from the Biden administration on the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and U.S. response and support of evacuation efforts, Judy Woodruff is joined by Jon Finer, the deputy national security advisor. Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 10:32 What went wrong in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan? Two lawmakers weigh in As more American and allied flights are leaving 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… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 11:41 Chaos, cries for help outside Kabul airport as Taliban crack down on protesters By Jane Ferguson 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… Continue watching
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 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