Now playing Next Afghanistan US Pentagon orders commercial airlines to help Kabul evacuations Western countries are conducting a dangerous evacuation operation at the Kabul airport as they rushed to get people out of the country before US troops leave on August 31. 21/08/2021
Now playing Next no comment Troops fire in air to control crowds at Kabul airport Afghan soldiers fired in the air and pushed crowds gathered at the entrance of Kabul airport away as desperate Afghans tried to leave the country in the wake of last week's stunning Taliban takeover. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan Afghanistan is 'full of disappointment, fear and hopelessness' "Whoever I talk to is not optimistic at all. There is no hope for a better future under Taliban control." 20/08/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Afghans on Facebook can now conceal their identities from the Taliban Facebook users in Afghanistan can now lock their accounts with one click amid fears of Taliban reprisals. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan Analysis: Why did Kabul fall so easily into the Taliban’s hands? Euronews' Masoud Imani Kalesar looks at the small print in Afghanistan's recent history to give us some ways to understand the recent developments. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next no comment Friday prayers held in Kabul for first time since Taliban takeover Friday prayers are held at a mosque in the northwest of the capital Kabul - the first after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan 'Was it all pointless?': Veterans tormented by Taliban takeover Some former soldiers in the West have questioned the purpose of the enormous military sacrifices in the 20-year campaign, as troop withdrawals enabled the Taliban to take control. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Raab responds as calls grow for minister to quit over Afghan handling The foreign secretary, on holiday as the Taliban closed on Kabul, is accused of failing to intervene to try to rescue Afghans who had worked for the British. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next 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. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next 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." 20/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan Fears for trapped Afghans as evacuations run on Experts fear Afghans who worked for NATO countries will be subjected to "torture and execution". 20/08/2021
Now playing Next world news 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." 19/08/2021
Now playing Next no comment 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. 19/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan Afghans fleeing Taliban rule flock to Pakistan border Afghans fearing for their lives under Taliban rule continue to look for ways out of their home country. Many cross the border into Pakistan while anxious traders at the checkpoint worry about insecurity 19/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan Afghanistan: Helping the vulnerable is 'key priority' says envoy "Everyone is vulnerable in the country where the rate of unemployment is 60% and the only source of employment has also come to a standstill," says Ashraf Haidari. 19/08/2021
Now playing Next no comment 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. 19/08/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan 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. 19/08/2021
Now playing Next 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. 19/08/2021
Now playing Next 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 18/08/2021
Now playing Next 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. 18/08/2021