Skip to Main Content

What's left behind in Afghanistan after U.S. departure

Clip: 8/30/2021 | 4m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

What's left behind in Afghanistan after 'heartbreak' of U.S. departure

The final flight of American troops left Afghanistan just before midnight on what is now Tuesday, August 31, in Kabul, after 20 years of war. The U.S. airlifted more than 120,000 American civilians and Afghan allies from Kabul, but thousands of Afghans who wanted to leave were left behind, at least for now. And the deaths of Americans and Afghans last week haunt this exit. Jane Ferguson reports.

08/30/2021

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Support provided by:

16 years after Hurricane Katrina, Ida pummels Louisiana

Video has Closed Captions

16 years after Hurricane Katrina, Ida takes 'significant' toll on Louisiana (14m 21s)

How veterans helped extract at-risk Afghan allies

Video has Closed Captions

How veterans helped extract Afghan allies in face of 'inconsistent' evacuation plan (13m 44s)

Hurricane Ida floods Plaquemines Parish

Video has Closed Captions

'It looks like a war zone' : Hurricane Ida floods Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish (3m 23s)

News Wrap: U.S. Education Dept. to probe mask mandate bans

News Wrap: U.S. Education Department investigating mask mandate bans in 5 GOP-led states (4m 34s)

Remembering the U.S. service members who died in Afghanistan

Video has Closed Captions

Remembering the U.S. service members who lost their lives during the Afghanistan exit (2m 6s)

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Afghanistan exit, COVID-19

Video has Closed Captions

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Afghanistan exit, COVID-19 (8m 59s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?