# Afghanistan

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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.

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Aug 18th 2021, 3:45 PM

# 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.

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Aug 18th 2021, 1:54 PM

# 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.

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Aug 18th 2021, 11:02 AM

# 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.

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Aug 18th 2021, 10:03 AM

# 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.

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Aug 18th 2021, 7:02 AM

# 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.

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Aug 18th 2021, 6:30 AM

# 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

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Aug 18th 2021, 12:05 AM

# 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.

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# Kabul

Taliban news conference hears promise of women's rights 'within the framework of Sharia'

NATO ambassadors are convening for an emergency meeting today.

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Aug 17th 2021, 6:45 PM

# 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.

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Aug 17th 2021, 1:49 PM

# 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.

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Aug 17th 2021, 1:43 PM

# 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”.

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Aug 17th 2021, 11:22 AM

# 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.

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Aug 17th 2021, 9:01 AM

# 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.

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Aug 16th 2021, 9:24 PM

# 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.

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Aug 16th 2021, 6:15 PM

# 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.

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Aug 16th 2021, 6:00 PM

# 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?

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Aug 16th 2021, 5:02 PM

# 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.

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Aug 16th 2021, 2:59 PM

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.

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Aug 16th 2021, 1:21 PM

# 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.

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Aug 14th 2021, 6:29 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Global warming, Afghanistan evacuations and Brentford make a long-awaited return.

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Aug 14th 2021, 9:00 AM

# 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.

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Aug 13th 2021, 10:50 PM

# 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.

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Aug 13th 2021, 5:55 PM

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.

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Aug 13th 2021, 1:00 PM

# 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.

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Aug 12th 2021, 11:00 PM

# 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.

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Aug 11th 2021, 3:01 PM

# 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.

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Aug 10th 2021, 1:46 PM

# 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.

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Aug 8th 2021, 12:14 PM

# 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.

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Aug 6th 2021, 10:43 PM

# 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.

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Jul 23rd 2021, 9:41 AM

# Afghanistan

Pulitzer prize-winning Reuters photojournalist killed by Taliban in Afghanistan

Danish Siddiqui had been covering conflict in the country.

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Jul 16th 2021, 2:02 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2021, 7:00 PM

# 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.

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Jul 8th 2021, 10:43 PM

# 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.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 9:10 PM

# 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.

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Jun 30th 2021, 9:25 PM

# 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.

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Jun 4th 2021, 11:01 PM

# Kabul

Afghans bury dead from bloody school blasts

More than 50 people, mostly female students, were killed in yesterday’s attack.

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May 9th 2021, 1:27 PM

# 20 years

Joe Biden to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by 11 September

Joe Biden is expected to make the announcement tomorrow.

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Apr 13th 2021, 6:08 PM

# Herat

Car bomb kills eight and wounds 47 people in western Afghanistan

The UN Security Council has condemned attacks targeting civilians in the country.

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Mar 13th 2021, 9:24 AM

# 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.

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Feb 14th 2021, 12:55 PM