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US Secretary of State Blinken Holds Press Conference on Evacuations From Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Blinken Holds Press Conference on Evacuations From Afghanistan
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Western powers have been faced with a conundrum in the war-stricken country since the Taliban* retook power in Afghanistan on 15 August. The US and its allies... 25.08.2021, Sputnik International
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding a press briefing on the US ongoing evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. The official is expected to update the media about the process and answer questions about US actions after the 31 August deadline.The Taliban earlier issued a stern warning against delaying the withdrawal of US and NATO forces, cautioning of "consequences" of a violation of the agreement. Earlier this week, US allies said they would not be able to evacuate everyone by the end of August.*The Taliban is a terrorist organisation banned in Russia and many other nations.
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US Secretary of State Blinken Holds Press Conference on Evacuations From Afghanistan
18:48 GMT 25.08.2021 (Updated: 16:48 GMT 08.01.2023) Western powers have been faced with a conundrum in the war-stricken country since the Taliban* retook power in Afghanistan on 15 August. The US and its allies are now racing against the clock to evacuate their troops, citizens, as well as Afghans who worked with them by 31 August.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding a press briefing on the US ongoing evacuation efforts in
Afghanistan. The official is expected to update the media about the process and answer questions about US actions after the 31 August deadline.
The Taliban earlier issued a stern warning against delaying the withdrawal of US and NATO forces, cautioning of "consequences" of a violation of the agreement. Earlier this week, US allies said they would not be able to evacuate everyone by the end of August.
*The Taliban is a terrorist organisation banned in Russia and many other nations.
