Germany will continue to help Afghans wanting to leave after August 31 despite Taliban warnings – Chancellor Merkel

German Chancellor

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged that Berlin will continue to help aid workers and Afghans who have worked with its troops looking to flee the country past the August 31 deadline, despite warnings from the Taliban.

Addressing parliament on Wednesday, Merkel vowed that the country will do its utmost to support nationals from Afghanistan who have worked with Germany’s soldiers, as well as aid organizations, after the end of this month. “That’s why we are working intensively at all levels to find how we can protect those who helped us,” she said.

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