An explosion ripped through a crowd of Afghans trying to enter Kabul airport, where the U.S. military is attempting to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghans. At least three U.S. troops were injured, a U.S. official said. Western governments have
Congressmen back from Kabul: Even if we extend the withdrawal deadline, there’s no way we’ll get everyone out HotAir
Moulton and Meijer are only saying out loud what others are whispering behind closed doors. Defense officials have been loath to say publicly, though, what seems increasingly clear: Some people will be left behind, the Times reported this morning. There
US Soldier Films Chaotic Scenes At Kabul Airport As Apache Gunships Clear Runway | ZeroHedge
Update (1130ET): A photographer for the LAT who is still reporting from Kabul shared a harrowing report exposing the Taliban for not living up to their cuddly new reputation. The photographer said Taliban fighters beat members of a crowd waiting
Afghanistan was a ghastly display of how wokeness weakens America
Another factor compounded our compromised geopolitical position: America s top companies have turned their back on America.Just this week, Twitter effectively aided the Taliban in their coup by permitting them to tweet to hundreds of thousands of followers as they
U.S. Asks Taliban to Spare Its Kabul Embassy in Coming Fight for Capital – The New York Times
WASHINGTON American negotiators are trying to extract assurances from the Taliban that they will not attack the U.S. Embassy in Kabul if the extremist group overruns the capital in a direct challenge to the country s government, two American officials
Gunmen storm Kabul maternity ward, killing 13, including 2 newborns
KABUL Gunmen set off an explosion Tuesday at the entrance of one of Kabul's busiest hospitals before storming the building, which includes a maternity ward, killing 13, including two newborns. The attackers battled for hours with Afghan security forces. According
Professors at American University of Afghanistan kidnapped in Kabul | Fox News
Two professors at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul were kidnapped early Sunday, officials said. via www.foxnews.comThey're in trouble because the US doesn't pay ransoms.
Strong Election Turnout a Victory for Democracy in Afghanistan
As voters across Afghanistan braved inclement weather and security threats to cast their ballots in Saturday's presidential and provincial council elections, the top United Nations official there congratulated them for participating in this "historic moment" for the country. "We are
Violence Against Women in Afghanistan
Afghan authorities registered an increased number of reported acts of violence against women and girls in the past year, but prosecutions and convictions under a landmark law remained low with most cases settled by mediation, according to an annual United
Cultural Issues Leading Afghan Daughters Being Dressed As Sons
The New York Times: Afghan Boys Are Prized, So Girls Live the Part, by Jenny Nordberg: Six-year-old Mehran Rafaat is like many girls her age. She likes to be the center of attention. She is often frustrated when things