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Anxious Afghans rush airport gates in bid to flee country

Frustrated by ill-prepared evacuation plan, anxious Afghans rush airport gates

08/20/2021

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Anxious Afghans rush airport gates in bid to flee country

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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 with more evacuation flights out, throngs of people desperate to flee keep trying. Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul, with support from the Pulitzer Center.

08/20/2021

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