Afghanistan evacuations: Germany closes embassy, trying to identify residents stranded in country

The German Foreign Office closed the embassy in Afghanistan and ended its military evacuation while an unknown number of residents and local employees remain stranded in the country. 

"This platform will be used for all general communications from the Federal Foreign Office’s Crisis Response Centre for German nationals in Afghanistan," the Foreign Office said on its site.  The Foreign Office is currently working to arrange civilian flights "at a later date," but it is also arranging for help at embassies in neighboring countries. The office provided instructions for nationals who wish to "leave the country independently," advising that a journey to the border is a risk that "you must decide for yourself."