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Afghan women protest in Kabul as Taliban say country is 'safe'

Protesters in Kabul told Euronews that they were "afraid" but felt they needed to fight for their rights. Meanwhile, the Taliban said the country was safe.

Afghanistan

Taliban promising 'inclusive' government... without women

The Taliban is yet to announce a new government that will shape the future of the war-torn country. While the rights of women and girls are at stake, the group already said 'they won't include women in the top government jobs'.

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Taliban take full control of Afghanistan airport

The Taliban took full control of Kabul International Airport on Tuesday after the last US plane left the airport, marking the end of the longest war in US history.

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Taliban special forces unit guards Kabul streets

A Taliban special forces unit patrols and guards Kabul streets as suicide bomb threats hang over the final phase of the US military's airlift operation, with US President Joe Biden warning another attack is highly likely before the evacuations end

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Afghanistan

British ex-marine leaves Afghanistan with 200 dogs, cats but no staff

Paul “Pen” Farthing's mission to rescue the animals has gripped and divided the UK.

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Protesters rally outside closed banks in Kabul

Protesters gather outside bank buildings in Kabul after government buildings, banks, passport offices, schools and universities remain largely closed since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.

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Kabul airport must be safe for future humanitarian missions, says EU

NGOs have warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan if aid can't get through.

Afghanistan

US officials says another terror attack in Kabul is 'likely'

The White House warned that another terror attack is "likely" as evacuations continue. Several European nations have terminated evacuations due to the security situation.

Afghanistan

'We will hunt you down', Biden warns IS after deadly Kabul attacks

The US president said the evacuation mission will continue despite Thursday's airport bombings, while the US military warns more attempted attacks are expected.

Italy

'Taliban would have killed me': Afghan on his ordeal fleeing to Italy

The man, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said within hours of the Taliban taking power he knew he had to get out.

Europe News

EU evacuates diplomatic staff and Afghan allies from Kabul

The European Union has finalised the evacuation mission from Afghanistan, brining back its diplomatic service together with over 400 Afghan allies and family members.

USA

Afghanistan: 13 US soldiers, 72 Afghans killed in Kabul airport attack

The so-called Islamic State carried out two suicide bombings outside Kabul's airport, after warnings from the US, UK and Australia that a terror attack in the area could be imminent.

Germany

'Window of opportunity for evacuations is closing': German minister

Berlin's efforts to bring nationals home along with Afghans who supported Germany may soon come to an end.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Western countries issue terror warning for Kabul airport

The UK, the US and Australia have warned people to stay away from Kabul airport due to the "high threat" of a terrorist attack. European nations are winding down evacuations.

Afghanistan

More than 10,000 people at Kabul airport awaiting evacuation

Evacuations continue from Kabul airport, but Joe Biden has refused to delay the US withdrawal and the Taliban say Afghans will not be allowed to leave after August 31.

Afghanistan

Biden sticks to Kabul withdrawal deadline rejecting Europe's appeals

The US president insists the Kabul airlift will end by August 31, defying allied leaders who say Biden's self-imposed cutoff date allows insufficient time to complete evacuations.

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RAF flies over 130 evacuees from Kabul airport

More than 130 evacuees boarded a British military cargo plane leaving Kabul airport for refuge in the UK from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Ukraine

Confusion in Kyiv amid claims Kabul evacuation plane was 'hijacked'

Ukraine's deputy foreign minister claimed an aircraft was "de facto hijacked" from Kabul airport before heading to Iran.

Afghanistan

EU calls for access to Kabul airport to be extended

European leaders are pressing President Biden to extend the US troop withdrawals past the end-of-the-month deadline, although the Taliban have rejected any delay.

Afghanistan

G7: Europe's leaders fail to sway Biden on Afghanistan deadline

The UK, France and Germany are pushing Joe Biden to extend the US president's self-imposed deadline for the total withdrawal of American forces from Kabul.