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# Afghanistan

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# Afghanistan
Three people killed as Taliban break up protest
Militants met former leaders from the toppled US-backed government today while thousands fled towards the country’s borders.
The Taliban violently broke up a protest in eastern Afghanistan today.
At least 17 people were injured during a stampede at Kabual airport.
Militants have met former leaders from the toppled US-backed government.
EU commissioner says member states must take in Afghans under 'immediate threat'
Photo shows more than 600 Afghans on US military flight hours after Kabul fell to Taliban
# House Of Commons
Johnson says idea UK could have prevented Afghan collapse ‘an illusion’
The UK Prime Minister denied the government was unprepared for the Taliban takeover.
# Afghanistan
Human remains found in wheel well of US military plane following Kabul airport chaos
The plane was surrounded by hundreds of civilians as it took off from Kabul’s airport.
# RETURNING HOME
33 Irish citizens waiting to be evacuated from Afghanistan
The Irish citizens will likely be transported home on a flight organised by a foreign military.
# Afghanistan
Taliban allowing ‘safe passage’ from Kabul in US air evacuation
Pentagon officials say they are in regular contact with Taliban leaders as evacuations continue.
# debunked
Debunked: No, images of refugees do not show there were 'just men' on planes leaving Afghanistan
Social media posts have falsely described a photo from Turkey in 2018 as a flight leaving Afghanistan in recent days.
# Afghanistan
'We fear what is coming': Women in Kabul speak out as Taliban takes back control
Women in Afghanistan tell The Journal “everyone is living in fear” since the Taliban regained control of the country.
Women living in Kabul tell The Journal "everyone is living in fear" since the Taliban regained control
Females in particular are afraid to leave their homes, Órla Ryan and Laura Byrne write
"We simply do not know what they have in store for us. All we can do now is wait," Mahbouba Seraj says
Photo shows more than 600 Afghans on US military flight hours after Kabul fell to Taliban
Joe Biden's defiance over Afghanistan tests global alliances
# Afghanistan
Coveney announces €1 million in funding to support people of Afghanistan
Human rights groups have today called on Ireland to resettle at least 1,000 Afghan refugees.
# Kabul
Taliban news conference hears promise of women's rights 'within the framework of Sharia'
NATO ambassadors are convening for an emergency meeting today.
# Afghanistan
Photo shows more than 600 Afghans on US military flight hours after Kabul fell to Taliban
The image shows a number of children on board the flight.
# Special Relationship
Joe Biden's defiance over Afghanistan tests global alliances
The downbeat mood in parts of the the West was contrasted by a more pragmatic approach from some other powers.
# Afghanistan
Irish woman in Kabul 'confident' she will be able to leave city within next two days
Aoife MacManus, who has been in Kabul for two years working in the primary education sector, said the last 36 hours have been “very hectic”.
# Afghanistan
Countries urged to take in Afghan refugees as thousands try to flee Taliban
Afghans rushed onto the tarmac at Kabul airport yesterday in an attempt to leave the country.
# international reaction
Biden says he stands 'squarely behind decision' to withdraw from Afghanistan
International reaction to the Taliban’s swift takeover has been coming in throughout today.
# Afghanistan
Seven dead at Kabul Airport as videos appear to show people clinging to plane during takeoff
Thousands of Afghans crowded onto the tarmac in the hope of leaving the country.
The US military had earlier secured a perimeter around the airport as Kabul fell to the Talban.
Commercial flights were also cancelled from Kabul.
The UN said the Security Council would meet over Afghanistan later today.
Timeline: 20 years after invading Afghanistan, the US faces its 'not Saigon' moment
Tom Clonan: The Taliban's impending victory in Afghanistan is bad news for humanity
# Afghanistan
'They'll make it a living hell for women': Afghans in Ireland urge government to help their families
There are already indications that the Taliban will enforce strict regulations, particularly on women.
# how did we get here
Timeline: 20 years after invading Afghanistan, the US faces its 'not Saigon' moment
The withdrawal of US troops has allowed Taliban militias to recapture the country.
Almost 20 years since the US entered Afghanistan, the troop pull-out has seen the Taliban return swiftly across the country.
President Joe Biden's urging of Afghans to "fight for themselves" has proven a fruitless plea.
How did we get here that, despite trillions of dollars, the situation appears back to square one?
The Taliban are returning to power in Afghanistan after two decades - but who are they?
Tom Clonan: 'Scenes of desperation at Kabul Airport speak to the barbarity of the Taliban'
# Explainer
The Taliban are returning to power in Afghanistan after two decades - but who are they?
The last time the Taliban had control over the country, women and girls were mostly denied education or employment.
Voices
Tom Clonan: 'Scenes of desperation at Kabul Airport speak to the barbarity of the Taliban'
The events of the next 48 – 72 hours in Afghanistan are being shaped in a highly fluid and febrile environment, security expert Tom Clonan writes.
# Afghanistan
Afghanistan's president vows to prevent more bloodshed as Taliban nears Kabul
It comes as the Taliban close in on Kabul after seizing a series of provincial capitals in its advance across the country.
# Afghanistan
Taliban near gates of Kabul as US prepares to fly out thousands of officials
The US embassy in Kabul has ordered staff to get rid of sensitive material that could be used for Taliban propaganda.
The Taliban have taken four more provincial capitals in sweep across Afghan south.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is 'gravely concerned' about the situation.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has convened crisis talks on Afghanistan today.
Dept Foreign Affairs 'gravely concerned' over Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan
Tom Clonan: The Taliban's impending victory in Afghanistan is bad news for humanity
# Foreign Affairs
Dept Foreign Affairs 'gravely concerned' over Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan
The Taliban have taken four more provincial capitals in sweep across Afghan south.
Voices
Tom Clonan: The Taliban's impending victory in Afghanistan is bad news for humanity
The security analyst says the Taliban brings its violent misogyny with it, meaning women and girls will suffer most.
# Afghanistan
Taliban claim to capture Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-largest city
The UK government is also sending troops to Afghanistan to help its embassy staff leave the country.
# Afghanistan
Afghan leader flies into besieged northern city as Taliban extend gains
Taliban fighters have overrun nine cities since Friday as they battle Afghan Government forces.
Taliban Forces have captured nine cities since last Friday.
Afghan Forces tasked with defending the city of Kunduz surrendered en masse in the last 24 hours.
President Joe Biden has refused to alter his 31 August pull out of US troops.
# Offensive
UN warns of possible war crimes as Taliban hold tightens around north of Afghanistan
The UN says at least 241,000 people have been displaced since May.
# Afghanistan
Much of northern Afghanistan's Kunduz city controlled by Taliban, official says
Kunduz is a strategic crossroads with good access to much of northern Afghanistan as well as the capital, Kabul.
# Taliban
Government advises all UK nationals to leave Afghanistan immediately
“You should note an overall increased threat to Western interests in Kabul,” the UK government’s website states.
# Afghanistan
Taliban says Afghan president must go in order to reach peace deal
The group has swiftly captured territory in recent weeks as the last US and Nato soldiers leave Afghanistan.
# Afghanistan
Pulitzer prize-winning Reuters photojournalist killed by Taliban in Afghanistan
Danish Siddiqui had been covering conflict in the country.
# Afghanistan
Afghan delegation and Taliban to meet for peace talks in Qatar
Two officials said the two side are due to meet in Doha, possibly on Friday.
# Military
Biden says US war in Afghanistan will end on 31 August
The US is seeking to end a war that has lasted nearly 20 years.
# exodus
US troops to leave Afghanistan by end of August
The Biden administration said it would continue to provide security systems and humanitarian assistance in the months ahead.
# bush era
Former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies aged 88
Rumsfeld led the US into war in Afghanistan and Iraq during the presidency of George W Bush.
# mhq
Afghanistan and Egypt among five countries to be added to hotel quarantine list
The five countries will go on the list from Tuesday morning.
# Kabul
Afghans bury dead from bloody school blasts
More than 50 people, mostly female students, were killed in yesterday’s attack.
# 20 years
Joe Biden to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by 11 September
Joe Biden is expected to make the announcement tomorrow.
# Herat
Car bomb kills eight and wounds 47 people in western Afghanistan
The UN Security Council has condemned attacks targeting civilians in the country.
# Fuel Tanker
Firefighters battle huge blaze at Afghanistan-Iran border
More than 500 lorries lined up at the border carrying natural gas and fuel were ablaze.