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Old 24th Aug 2021, 19:17
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It would seem that those Afghans currently at the airport are the last.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...line-qpzw7xrxx


Taliban ban Afghans from Kabul airport amid British and US airlifts

President Biden is set to stick to a deadline of August 31 to withdraw from Afghanistan despite the Taliban barring Afghans from travelling to board evacuation flights.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman, told a press conference that only foreigners would be allowed to reach the airport in Kabul for flights laid on by Nato and western forces.

“The road to Kabul airport is closed for locals and open to foreigners,” Mujahid said. “We fully assure the locals and tell them to return to their homes.” He added: “We are not in favour of allowing Afghans to leave”.

The Taliban have also told women to stay at home for their own safety, saying: “It’s currently for their benefit to prevent any ill treatment.”…..
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