‘Up to 1,500 Americans still need to be evacuated’: Antony Blinken
The Hindu
At least 4,500 American citizens of the 6,000 Americans, who wanted to leave Afghanistan, have departed, Mr. Blinken said
As many as 1,500 American citizens may still need to be evacuated from Afghanistan and the Taliban have pledged to allow some departures after U.S. troops leave on August 31, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. Mr. Blinken told reporters that at least 4,500 American citizens of the 6,000 Americans who wanted to leave Afghanistan have departed. He said officials have been in “direct contact” with another 500 Americans who want to leave and have provided them with “specific instructions on how to get to the airport safely.”More Related News
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