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Euroviews. EU must stop pre-emptive panic over Afghans coming to Europe | View

"Instead of engaging in pre-emptive panic, the EU should ensure member states ... actually implement existing asylum laws and work together to host refugees."

Tech News

The US tech war chest left behind in Afghanistan now in Taliban hands

"Everything that hasn't been destroyed is the Taliban's now," one US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Reuters.

World News

'Terrorism will be on the rise again' predicts former NATO official

NATO's former deputy assistant secretary-general Jamie Shea says "NATO is going to have to anticipate eventually a shockwave of more terrorist attacks in the United States and Europe."

Afghanistan

Fears for trapped Afghans as evacuations run on

Experts fear Afghans who worked for NATO countries will be subjected to "torture and execution".

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Euroviews. Taliban takeover could lead to renewed terror attacks in Europe | View

"Once the West begins to pressure the new regime in Kabul, it is very likely that the Taliban will allow al-Qaeda to set up a firm presence in the country again. Then it is just a matter of time before we see attacks emanating outwards."

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Taliban disperse Kabul protest with gunfire

Afghan protesters defied the Taliban for a second day on Thursday, waving their national flag in scattered demonstrations, and the Taliban fighters again responded violently as they faced down growing challenges to their rule.

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Civilians gather outside French Embassy as hope of Kabul exit dwindles

Scores of civilians carrying possessions were spotted camping outside the French embassy in Kabul on Thursday as the evacuation efforts by a number of countries, including the US, UK, France and other European nations continue.

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Euroviews. In a mess in Kabul? Bring in the UN…| View

With a bit of imagination and professed goodwill in all directions, UNAMA can become the missing link towards a successful evacuation of internationals and Afghans with foreign visas and avert major refugee flows by holding the Taliban accountable, says Georgios Kostakos of FOGGS.

Afghanistan

Taliban 'step up' search for Afghans who worked for US

The Taliban have been conducting "targeted door-to-door visits" of individuals they want to apprehend and their family members, a UN report says, despite their promise not to seek revenge on opponents.

Europe News

EU states should 'take in people in immediate danger' in Afghanistan

EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson says Europe should prevent unsafe smuggling routes but 'we cannot abandon people in immediate danger'.

Afghanistan

Inside Kabul: What is life like so far under Taliban rule?

Euronews spoke to Afghan journalist Fazel Qazizai, who has years of experience covering the Taliban’s moves in the country

Afghanistan

One dead after Taliban militants attack protesters in Afghanistan

The drama has sparked fears about whether the insurgents will govern Afghanistan in the manner they claim.

United Kingdom

Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat in UK debate

Many ruling Conservative Party MPs castigated the government over the chaotic events in Afghanistan, but the prime minister insisted the UK had no choice but to withdraw its troops.

Netherlands

Dutch evacuations from Afghanistan begin after failed attempts

The Netherlands had scheduled two charter flights to land in Kabul earlier this week, but both were cancelled due to unsafe landing conditions following the Taliban's takeover of the country..

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Demonstrations outside UK parliament urge more support for Afghans

Former Afghan interpreters for the British army protest in Parliament Square following the resumption of power by the Taliban in Kabul. The anti-war group 'Stop the War' also held a demonstration.

Afghanistan

Taliban may kill us for working with 'infidels' - Afghan ex-EU worker

A former Afghan employee of the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) told Euronews she is hiding in her basement over fears the Taliban may kill her for being a "traitor".

World News

Pakistan 'does not finance the Taliban' says ambassador to EU

Pakistan's Ambassador to the European Union, Zaheer A Janjua, spoke to Euronews on the regional impact of a Taliban administration, and the accusation, increasingly made by the former Afghan government, that Pakistan has funded the militant group.

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Thousands gather in Berlin to call on EU to take in Afghan refugees

Thousands of people gather in front of the German parliament in Berlin to demand an airlift and the welcome of Afghan refugees by the EU.

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Evacuations continue in Kabul

As the evacuations continue in Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans are still trying to flee the country. Tension remains high at Kabul airport, while many are queueing up near foreign embassies.

Tech News

Facebook 'banned' the Taliban from WhatsApp. They kept using it

Social media companies are struggling to shut down accounts linked to the sanctioned group which took the Afghan capital Kabul last weekend.