Afghanistan – Page 15 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Here’s what we know about ISIS-K, the splinter jihadist group, which Biden warned was ‘seeking to target’ Kabul airport

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

The US and the UK warned that Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K/IS-K) was planning attacks amid evacuations from Kabul in Afghanistan. Here is what we know about the jihadist group. … Read More >Here’s what we know about ISIS-K, the splinter jihadist group, which Biden warned was ‘seeking to target’ Kabul airport

Second blast confirmed at Kabul airport after French envoy warns civilians to leave area ‘urgently’

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

A second blast has been confirmed at the Baron Hotel near Kabul airport following another major explosion amid military evacuation. It follows a warning from France’s envoy to Kabul telling civilians to leave the area urgently. … Read More >Second blast confirmed at Kabul airport after French envoy warns civilians to leave area ‘urgently’

Dozens killed & injured, including Americans, after Pentagon confirms 2 EXPLOSIONS outside Kabul airport

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

Children are among dozens of people killed and injured in two major explosions outside the airport in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul as dramatic evacuation efforts continue. … Read More >Dozens killed & injured, including Americans, after Pentagon confirms 2 EXPLOSIONS outside Kabul airport

The Taliban needs foreign help to eradicate opium trafficking, spokesman tells Russian media

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

The Taliban funded its insurgency against NATO troops with illegal opium trade, but now it once again wants to eradicate poppy cultivation and needs international assistance to do so, a senior militant movement official said. … Read More >The Taliban needs foreign help to eradicate opium trafficking, spokesman tells Russian media

Qatar offering Covid-19 shots to Afghan evacuees transiting through the country after rescuing over 40,000 people

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has said that Doha is offering Covid-19 vaccines to Afghan evacuees that are awaiting transit to go onwards to another country, with the state having helped to rescue tens of thousands of people. … Read More >Qatar offering Covid-19 shots to Afghan evacuees transiting through the country after rescuing over 40,000 people

Italian evacuation plane comes under fire as it takes off from Kabul – reports

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

An Italian Air Force plane, being utilized as part of the evacuation effort, has come under fire as it took off from Kabul airport, according to a Sky TG24 journalist onboard the aircraft. No injuries have been reported. … Read More >Italian evacuation plane comes under fire as it takes off from Kabul – reports

We were the ones to warn NATO about potential terrorist plot targeting Kabul airport, Taliban spokesman tells Russian media

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has claimed credit for tipping off NATO forces about a potential terrorist plot targeting Hamid Karzai international airport. The would-be bomb attack was meant to discredit them, an official said. … Read More >We were the ones to warn NATO about potential terrorist plot targeting Kabul airport, Taliban spokesman tells Russian media

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France will end Afghanistan evacuations on Friday evening ahead of full US withdrawal – PM Castex

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021By Editor

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has stated that his country will cease evacuations from Afghanistan after Friday, citing America’s plan to proceed with a full withdrawal from the country by the August 31 deadline. … Read More >France will end Afghanistan evacuations on Friday evening ahead of full US withdrawal – PM Castex

Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports

Posted on August 29, 2021August 29, 2021By Editor

At least one private charter flight set to evacuate hundreds of Afghans from the Kabul airport was forced to take off with just 50 of its 345 seats filled, amid reports that US and Taliban forces prevented them from boarding. … Read More >Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports

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

Posted on August 29, 2021August 29, 2021By Editor

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. … Read More >Germany will continue to help Afghans wanting to leave after August 31 despite Taliban warnings – Chancellor Merkel