Afghanistan 2021 Onwards
Originally Posted by ORAC
Just wondering if there is a bit of deception and bluffing going in about the timing of the last flights out.
Watching Sky this morning they have a camera at a strategic high point watching the movements in an out of the airport and there have only been a couple of civil charter arrivals this morning and there seem very few C-17s remaining on the stands.
Watching Sky this morning they have a camera at a strategic high point watching the movements in an out of the airport and there have only been a couple of civil charter arrivals this morning and there seem very few C-17s remaining on the stands.
Originally Posted by tartare
I know the solution!
Let's shift money from somewhere else to fund those resistance guys!
I think there's a guy called Ollie who could help...
Let's shift money from somewhere else to fund those resistance guys!
I think there's a guy called Ollie who could help...
Best to barter with the local currency, Opium , gold , diamonds and slaves .
Originally Posted by ORAC
We can leave the battlefield, but we can’t leave the war on terrorism.”
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There are also increasing fears about what is going to happen in Afghanistan after August 31, as an emboldened ISIS challenges the new Taliban government.
Blazakis says the Taliban do not have the resources to fight ISIS on their own and will work with Al Qaeda and the Haqqani network to maintain their grip on the country. Hoffman argues the growing threat from ISIS-K plus a revived Al Qaeda means an increased chance of terrorism on Western soil…..
Blazakis says the Taliban do not have the resources to fight ISIS on their own and will work with Al Qaeda and the Haqqani network to maintain their grip on the country. Hoffman argues the growing threat from ISIS-K plus a revived Al Qaeda means an increased chance of terrorism on Western soil…..
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
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Now to see if he can get a charter flight into the airport.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-08-27/...ing-evacuation
Pen Farthing and rescue animals awaiting flight from inside Kabul airport, Ministry of Defence says
A charity worker whose campaign to evacuate animals from Afghanistan has been closely followed across the world is being processed at Kabul airport and awaits a flight to safety.…..
On Friday evening, the Ministry of Defence tweeted: "Pen Farthing and his pets were assisted through the system at Kabul airport by the UK Armed Forces. They are currently being supported while he awaits transportation."
"On the direction of the Defence Secretary, clearance for their charter flight has been sponsored by the UK Government."…..
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-08-27/...ing-evacuation
Pen Farthing and rescue animals awaiting flight from inside Kabul airport, Ministry of Defence says
A charity worker whose campaign to evacuate animals from Afghanistan has been closely followed across the world is being processed at Kabul airport and awaits a flight to safety.…..
On Friday evening, the Ministry of Defence tweeted: "Pen Farthing and his pets were assisted through the system at Kabul airport by the UK Armed Forces. They are currently being supported while he awaits transportation."
"On the direction of the Defence Secretary, clearance for their charter flight has been sponsored by the UK Government."…..
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Now to see if he can cut ally get a charter flight into the airport.
Pen Farthing and rescue animals awaiting flight from inside Kabul airport, Ministry of Defence says
A charity worker whose campaign to evacuate animals from Afghanistan has been closely followed across the world is being processed at Kabul airport and awaits a flight to safety.…..
On Friday evening, the Ministry of Defence tweeted: "Pen Farthing and his pets were assisted through the system at Kabul airport by the UK Armed Forces. They are currently being supported while he awaits transportation."
"On the direction of the Defence Secretary, clearance for their charter flight has been sponsored by the UK Government."…..
Pen Farthing and rescue animals awaiting flight from inside Kabul airport, Ministry of Defence says
A charity worker whose campaign to evacuate animals from Afghanistan has been closely followed across the world is being processed at Kabul airport and awaits a flight to safety.…..
On Friday evening, the Ministry of Defence tweeted: "Pen Farthing and his pets were assisted through the system at Kabul airport by the UK Armed Forces. They are currently being supported while he awaits transportation."
"On the direction of the Defence Secretary, clearance for their charter flight has been sponsored by the UK Government."…..
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...istan-pakistan
‘Unprecedented’ numbers crossing from Afghanistan to Pakistan
An “unprecedented” number of people are travelling from Afghanistan to Pakistan through the official border crossing, according to local officials, as the carnage in Kabul after the airport suicide attack has driven more to try to flee the country.
While Pakistan has said it will not accept any Afghan refugees, the Spin Boldak-Chaman land border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has remained open, and in recent days hundreds of thousands of Afghans have crossed over.
Only people who are travelling to Pakistan for medical treatment or have proof of residence in the country are allowed to cross, but people smugglers have been assisting families to get over the border…..
‘Unprecedented’ numbers crossing from Afghanistan to Pakistan
An “unprecedented” number of people are travelling from Afghanistan to Pakistan through the official border crossing, according to local officials, as the carnage in Kabul after the airport suicide attack has driven more to try to flee the country.
While Pakistan has said it will not accept any Afghan refugees, the Spin Boldak-Chaman land border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has remained open, and in recent days hundreds of thousands of Afghans have crossed over.
Only people who are travelling to Pakistan for medical treatment or have proof of residence in the country are allowed to cross, but people smugglers have been assisting families to get over the border…..
Was on the road today.....pulled into a Pizza shop for lunch......Thirteen Chairs leaned up against the Bar....thirteen Pints pulled and sitting in Glasses.....in honor of those killed in the Bombing in Kabul yesterday.
Most of them were from the Marine Corps units assigned to Units based in the vicinity of the Town.
Other Restaurants were doing the same in honor of those lost.
Somehow....it just felt right seeing such a nice gesture in a place that knows the risks some of its customers take in their work.
The Beirut Barracks Memorial is not far away.
I noticed I was not the only one that bought Pizza and Beer for Marines today.
That also felt right.
I suppose those Thirteen are on a flight back to the USA today....for a sad welcome by their families.
Most of them were from the Marine Corps units assigned to Units based in the vicinity of the Town.
Other Restaurants were doing the same in honor of those lost.
Somehow....it just felt right seeing such a nice gesture in a place that knows the risks some of its customers take in their work.
The Beirut Barracks Memorial is not far away.
I noticed I was not the only one that bought Pizza and Beer for Marines today.
That also felt right.
I suppose those Thirteen are on a flight back to the USA today....for a sad welcome by their families.
A sad day for all involved, RIP guys and / or girls, you paid the ultimate price to help those that couldn’t help themselves.
Let us hope you are the last to die, to the families of those lost, my heartfelt condolences to you all on your tragic loss.
Let us hope you are the last to die, to the families of those lost, my heartfelt condolences to you all on your tragic loss.
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Originally Posted by ORAC
Last UK flight out today. Pax on Voyager that just landed at Brize were are troops.
There is quite a line of both American and British C-17’s inbound for Afghanistan right now. I count at least 8 inbound, and 4 outbound. Looks like they are going to/from Dubai.
Fair reward?
Let’s just remember that those (very brave) Paras (and other important personnel) and RAF crews deployed at short notice into an extremely dangerous situation.
Let’s also remember that we heard extensively in the last few months from the various Unions associated with the NHS about how they had put their lives on the line to save lives.
I absolutely agreed with the decision to give the NHS an increase on their initial 1% offer and I think 3% (given the financial situation of the UK is fair) is a pretty good deal.
Those Paras helped to save thousands of lives and the fact that they have no Union to represent them means they will see no reward for their bravery and must endure the public sector pay freeze.
I just thought I’d mention that.
BV
Let’s also remember that we heard extensively in the last few months from the various Unions associated with the NHS about how they had put their lives on the line to save lives.
I absolutely agreed with the decision to give the NHS an increase on their initial 1% offer and I think 3% (given the financial situation of the UK is fair) is a pretty good deal.
Those Paras helped to save thousands of lives and the fact that they have no Union to represent them means they will see no reward for their bravery and must endure the public sector pay freeze.
I just thought I’d mention that.
BV
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Total Cynic - who will be the last out
Colonel General Boris Gromov
Gromov was the last Soviet soldier to leave Afghanistan, crossing on foot the
Friendship Bridge
This time?
Colonel General Boris Gromov
Gromov was the last Soviet soldier to leave Afghanistan, crossing on foot the
Friendship Bridge
This time?
Probably a Chinook Flight Engineer who steps aboard the Ramp and hits the "UP Lever" of the last Helicopter departing Kabul Airport.
Will the Taliban be providing the final Security Perimeter for the extraction?
Will the Taliban be providing the final Security Perimeter for the extraction?
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"Will the Taliban be providing the final Security Perimeter for the extraction?"
If I was them I'd provide a brass band, a red carpet and a guard of honour............. they've got it all for almost nothing
If I was them I'd provide a brass band, a red carpet and a guard of honour............. they've got it all for almost nothing
