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Old 24th Aug 2021, 21:16
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ORAC
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A little economical with the truth.

He has been told, as a UK passport holder he will be allowed to fly. His Afghan staff have been told they can join the queue - not jump it - with no guarantee they will get to fly. His animals haven’t been cleared to travel and no vetinary staff are in theatre to clear them to fly.

The Taliban haven’t been consulted and have stated the Afghans won’t be allowed to reach the airport. There is no reason why the USA, UK or anyone else would help to overcome that problem.

You state they can do the turn round themselves, fine, in which case they have the complete civil side of the airport to do so - otherwise which military flight would you propose they bump to open a slot for them?

I am not saying all the above is insurmountable - but in the timescale remaining it will distract attention from the primary task - and I’m not willing to see one child or adult die to save a donkey.

Consider that classless if you wish.

If you want me to be really ruthless - in the next couple of months they might provide the meat that keeps a few kids alive in Afghanistan….

https://worldnewsera.com/news/afghan...kabul-airport/

https://www.tellerreport.com/news/20...H1VuXV2lY.html

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