'Our hearts are heavy for both the Afghan people who have suffered so much'
'Our hearts are heavy for both the Afghan people who have suffered so much'
Kabul airport operations have restarted.
'I am deeply concerned about the safety of women and girls'
'The airport runway and tarmac, overrun by thousands of people desperate to flee, are now clear of crowds'
Flydubai has also suspended flights to Kabul.
The US national interest in Afghanistan was always principally about preventing terrorist attacks.
Embassy spokesman alleges Ashraf Ghani fled from Kabul with four cars and a helicopter full of cash
Videos circulating on social media showed hundreds of people running across the tarmac as US troops fired warning shots in the air.
Hospitals fear the desertions have reached a critical point just as the Delta variant sends the number of Covid cases soaring
Those needing evacuation include 2,500 Afghan support staff as well as human rights activists, lawyers and others