Also, if you wonder why I come & go while reporting, I care for my disabled son after school finishes on week days so had to pop away to attend to him.
This issue is extremely close toy heart, I lost friends from my Regiment in Afghanistan & the unfolding events are terrible
This issue is extremely close toy heart, I lost friends from my Regiment in Afghanistan & the unfolding events are terrible
German Air Force has stepped up evacuation efforts at Kabul Airport after confusion last night.
Many more Afghans at risk evacuated to Germany.
Many more Afghans at risk evacuated to Germany.
https://twitter.com/AbdulsatarBoch1/status/1428017736026837001?s=19
While the area around the perimeter of Kabul Airport is hectic and dangerous, inside the secure zone on tnd military side is much more calm.
Water is provided to everyone as soon as they're inside the base.
Water is provided to everyone as soon as they're inside the base.
U.S. Army - 10th Mountain Division this evening at Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul, #Afghanistan.
BREAKING- The Afghan embassy in Tajikistan has asked Interpol to detain former President Ashraf Ghani, Hamdallah Mohib and Fazal Mahmood Fazli on charges of stealing public funds.
They are claiming Ghani left Afghanistan with millions of dollars of public money.
They are claiming Ghani left Afghanistan with millions of dollars of public money.
Biden IGNORED Mark Milley's request to keep 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, Lloyd Austin's warning withdrawal wouldn't provide any assurances against a Taliban takeover and Pentagon fears of Afghan soldiers folding, report claims dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…
Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani: "I'm in the UAE. I am currently consulting to return to Afghanistan and fight for sovereignty of Afghanistan."
Afghan Embassies across the world have been signalling he is no longer President after he fled.
Afghan Embassies across the world have been signalling he is no longer President after he fled.
https://twitter.com/TajudenSoroush/status/1428045499542786053?s=19
"Russian Road" leading up to Kabul Airport, #Afganistan at 6:05pm local time.
Area grows busier as Afghans from outside the capital begin to arrive hoping to escape.
Area grows busier as Afghans from outside the capital begin to arrive hoping to escape.
RE my past. I became a journalist as a media outlet intentionally missed out a part of my case which led the far-right fire bombing my home.
I was admonished, (no sentence given) due to me attempting suicide by cop in 2017
ALL the facts matter, not some
I was admonished, (no sentence given) due to me attempting suicide by cop in 2017
ALL the facts matter, not some
https://twitter.com/RespectIsVital/status/1428067286796193795?s=19
From early afternoon outside Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
People are so desperate they are trying to hand over their children so they can at least escape the country.
No words.
People are so desperate they are trying to hand over their children so they can at least escape the country.
No words.
Afghan refugees evacuated by the German Air Force after landing in Uzbekistan.
The Uzbeks have offered a transit area to help out.
The Uzbeks have offered a transit area to help out.
https://twitter.com/khminawi/status/1428075944078675972?s=19
Situation at the North Gate of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan at 11:37pm local time.
This is the entrance to the area secured by US Troops.
This is the entrance to the area secured by US Troops.
Scene from inside the secure zone at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan this evening.
This is just outside the terminal on the military side (North) of Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Those seeking evacuation will ge processed by relevant Embassy inside for a flight out.
This is just outside the terminal on the military side (North) of Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Those seeking evacuation will ge processed by relevant Embassy inside for a flight out.
From earlier this evening at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
US troops helped a woman over the perimeter wall into the secure zone. The troops on the ground do want to help as many people as possible. It must be remembered it's not their fault for the situation, its politician's.
US troops helped a woman over the perimeter wall into the secure zone. The troops on the ground do want to help as many people as possible. It must be remembered it's not their fault for the situation, its politician's.
An example of the multi national effort going into the #KabulAirlift in Afghanistan.
• 🇬🇧 RAF KC Voyager
• 🇹🇷 Turkish Air Force Airbus A400M
• 🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force Airbus A400M
• 🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
• 🇷🇴 Romanian Air Force C-130B Hercules
• 🇬🇧 RAF KC Voyager
• 🇹🇷 Turkish Air Force Airbus A400M
• 🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force Airbus A400M
• 🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
• 🇷🇴 Romanian Air Force C-130B Hercules
Panjshir Valley 2 days ago
Approximately 70 vehicles with Northern Alliance flags pass through Zaman Kor toward Tawakh.
Panshir Valley is one of the few remaining areas not fully under Taliban control.
Unconfirmed reports several villages in province retaken since Tuesday.
Approximately 70 vehicles with Northern Alliance flags pass through Zaman Kor toward Tawakh.
Panshir Valley is one of the few remaining areas not fully under Taliban control.
Unconfirmed reports several villages in province retaken since Tuesday.
BREAKING - Situation outside Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan is escalating right now.
Smoke and stun grenades in use, although unsure by whom.
Smoke and stun grenades in use, although unsure by whom.
NEW - Taliban militants nearby the North Gate of Kabul Airport, #Afghanishtan firing and using stun and smoke grenades on crowds attempting to escape the country.
This contradicts recent US Cent Comm claim Taliban are allowing safe & unhindered passage.
This contradicts recent US Cent Comm claim Taliban are allowing safe & unhindered passage.
Footage from Taliban held Mazari Sharif in Northern Afghanistan at about 4pm local time, August 18th.
Streets very quiet and women can be seen in full Burkah or Hijab.
Streets very quiet and women can be seen in full Burkah or Hijab.
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I'm working extremely hard to get corroborated information from those on the ground.
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Britain fears US forces may pull out of Kabul airport within days.
This goes towards corroborating what I said about 2 Para being worried US may exit quickly.
Indicates US not keeping UK forces in loop, as I previously said and was called a liar.
theguardian.com/world/2021/aug…
This goes towards corroborating what I said about 2 Para being worried US may exit quickly.
Indicates US not keeping UK forces in loop, as I previously said and was called a liar.
theguardian.com/world/2021/aug…
ABC reporter at Civilian side of Kabul airport, #Afghanistan which is not guarded by US or UK forces:
"more chaos than before. Evacuees unable to get through. Taliban wild and dangerously firing and beating civilians."
So much for safe passage.
"more chaos than before. Evacuees unable to get through. Taliban wild and dangerously firing and beating civilians."
So much for safe passage.
https://twitter.com/IanPannell/status/1428106765057593349?s=19
Photos released by Turkish Ministry of Defence.
They state they resumed activity and evacuations at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan on August 17th as the airfield was now secured.
They state they resumed activity and evacuations at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan on August 17th as the airfield was now secured.
Inside secure zone of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Embassy Officials from numerous countries are working 24/7 to process as many people as possible for flights out of the country.
Some food & water is being provided to everyone inside the secure area.
Embassy Officials from numerous countries are working 24/7 to process as many people as possible for flights out of the country.
Some food & water is being provided to everyone inside the secure area.
US President Joe Biden interview on Abc News
Stephanopolous: "We've seen Afghans falling -"
Biden: "That was four days ago, five days ago." (It was 2 days ago)
When asked if it could have been handled better Biden says "no I don't think it could have."
Stephanopolous: "We've seen Afghans falling -"
Biden: "That was four days ago, five days ago." (It was 2 days ago)
When asked if it could have been handled better Biden says "no I don't think it could have."
US President Joe Biden also said that he is committed to keeping U.S. troops at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan until every American is evacuated.
This contrasts with the UK Ministry of Defence who are worried US may exit rapidly with no notice.
cbs7.com/2021/08/18/pen…
This contrasts with the UK Ministry of Defence who are worried US may exit rapidly with no notice.
cbs7.com/2021/08/18/pen…
UK Diplomats & MoD officials are concerned that they will not be able to evacuate hundreds of Afghans who assisted UK forces due to their distance from Kabul.
UK main base of operations was Helmand Province some 433 miles, 698km away and now fully under Taliban control.
UK main base of operations was Helmand Province some 433 miles, 698km away and now fully under Taliban control.
🇬🇧 RAF Airbus KC2 Voyager #RRR2886 inbound to Doha from RAF Brize Norton.
The KC2 can be used as an Air to Air Refuelling Tanker & for passenger transport.
The KC2 can be used as an Air to Air Refuelling Tanker & for passenger transport.
🇨🇦 Two RCAF C-17 Globemaster III ate to begin flights to Kabul Airport, #Afganistan as part of Op Aegis.
They will be evacuating Canadian nationals and Afghans who assisted their armed forces on operations.
Canada has pledged to resettle 20,000 Afghans.
They will be evacuating Canadian nationals and Afghans who assisted their armed forces on operations.
Canada has pledged to resettle 20,000 Afghans.
https://twitter.com/HarjitSajjan/status/1428128492537860099?s=19
On @Snapchat Maps (Snap Map) kids are spoofing their GPS to pretend they're in Kabul, #Afghanistan and the map is now flooded with Fortnite screenshots, vile jokes about refugees falling from planes and people joking about getting the Taliban with the nerf guns.
NEW Footage taken from the high ground to the north of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Taken at approximately 7pm local time, 3:30pm BST.
As can be heard, gunshots are audible for long periods of time.
Taken at approximately 7pm local time, 3:30pm BST.
As can be heard, gunshots are audible for long periods of time.
ATTENTION ALL those who called me a liar when I said 2 Para was entering Kabul to rescue British, Irish and Afghan Nationals.
Are you happy now it's verified by "big media"?
I stand by EVERYTHING I've reported. Having a past shouldn't mean I can't grow.
Are you happy now it's verified by "big media"?
I stand by EVERYTHING I've reported. Having a past shouldn't mean I can't grow.
https://twitter.com/LouiseMensch/status/1428065973333078020?s=19
Hopefully now it's confirmed UK forces have been going into Kabul, #Afghanistan to rescue people, my reporting won't be questioned at every turn because I'm "just a guy on Twitter" or "oh he was bad once so he must be bad now".
I take reporting seriously
I take reporting seriously
https://twitter.com/LouiseMensch/status/1428064546397335556?s=19
Over the past 48 hours, the elite tactical unit of the French Police, RAID, have made multiple trips into Kabul to rescue people sheltering in the French Embassy.
So far, they have taken 216 French and Foreign nationals to the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
So far, they have taken 216 French and Foreign nationals to the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
That concludes my reporting on events in Kabul, #Afghanistan until the morning as it is 1:43am here in Scotland.
I will resume again later today in full force.
Thank you to everyone who has liked, shared & supported me either emotionally or financially.
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I will resume again later today in full force.
Thank you to everyone who has liked, shared & supported me either emotionally or financially.
paypal.me/AlexanderTiffin
One last before bed.
A Ejército del Aire (Spanish Air Force) 🇪🇸 Airbus A400M collected "at least 50" Afghan Nationals from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan yesterday.
They were flown to Dubia before on to Torrejón Air base in Spain.
Photos from Spain MoD.
A Ejército del Aire (Spanish Air Force) 🇪🇸 Airbus A400M collected "at least 50" Afghan Nationals from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan yesterday.
They were flown to Dubia before on to Torrejón Air base in Spain.
Photos from Spain MoD.
US Forces pose for the camera as automatic gunfire rings out across Kabul Airport, #Afganisthan.
More terrifying scenes unfolding on tne road leading up to Kabul Airport, #Afganisthan today.
Taliban militants looking over a haul of Afghan National Army (ANA) weapons and ammunition they captured on Monday.
The Taliban appear to have had enough of events at Kabul Airport, #Afganisthan as they're now ordering all Afghans at the airport to go home.
This change comes ad they are increasing violence and intimidation towards those on the roads leading up to tne airport.
This change comes ad they are increasing violence and intimidation towards those on the roads leading up to tne airport.
Don't say Afghans in Kabul, #Afganisthan are happy about the Taliban taking over.
More and more signs of resistance are beginning to show.
More and more signs of resistance are beginning to show.
Taliban are still trying to clear people from the roads around Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan with warning shotaand smoke.
They're ordered everyone to go home.
Footage from approximately 3:15pm local time, 11:45 BST.
They're ordered everyone to go home.
Footage from approximately 3:15pm local time, 11:45 BST.
#AfghanWoman are leading the way in protesting against the Taliban in Kabul, #Afghanistan.
#WomensRightsAreHumanRights
#WomensRightsAreHumanRights
https://twitter.com/AlinejadMasih/status/1428341967675695104?s=19
More confirmation of the tensions between US and UK forces which I reported over 34 hours ago now and was called liar on.
Further corroboration on my report that the US aren't telling the UK when they will leave Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Further corroboration on my report that the US aren't telling the UK when they will leave Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
https://twitter.com/alexwickham/status/1428280996730916867?s=19
Taliban commander slapping a militants firing warning shots on the road to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
The Taliban leadership continues to claim safe passage so this isn't helpful to their image.
The Taliban leadership continues to claim safe passage so this isn't helpful to their image.
#Afghanistan: Afghan National Youth Team footballer Zaki Anwari died in fall from US plane at Kabul Airport
The 19-year-old reportedly climbed onto a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III that was about to depart from Kabul Airport.
The 19-year-old reportedly climbed onto a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III that was about to depart from Kabul Airport.
Afghans evacuated to Germany by 🇩🇪 German Air Force describe terrifying scenes at Kabul Airport. lnkd.in/ee-APnE2
Last night I reported 🇫🇷 RAID Elite Police and GIGN SF operators had evacuated 216 people from the French Embassy in Kabul, #Afghanistan.
Earlier today, hundreds gathered there in hope of being picked up on the STILL continuing rescue missions. 🇫🇷
Source: @euronews
Earlier today, hundreds gathered there in hope of being picked up on the STILL continuing rescue missions. 🇫🇷
Source: @euronews
Footage from inside the secure zone of Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, #Afghanistan.
As can be seen, the operation is running much more smoothly and the runway is now completely secure.
As can be seen, the operation is running much more smoothly and the runway is now completely secure.
Footage from earlier today, August 19th 2021, show British Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade including those from 2 Para & the Royal Artillery at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Vehicles & razor wire used as a barricade can be seen & the Taliban are directly on the other side.
Vehicles & razor wire used as a barricade can be seen & the Taliban are directly on the other side.
Airport Road, Kabul, #Afghanistan late afternoon August 19 2021.
Thousands are Still arriving at Hamid Karzai International Airport hoping to be allowed on an evacuation flight out of Taliban held Afghanistan.
Numbers are increasing rather than decreasing.
Thousands are Still arriving at Hamid Karzai International Airport hoping to be allowed on an evacuation flight out of Taliban held Afghanistan.
Numbers are increasing rather than decreasing.
A British Officer from 2 Para engaging with a local Taliban commander near the entrance of the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afganisthan earlier today, August 19 2021.
Source: @NewsHour
Source: @NewsHour
The Taliban have begun rounding up Afghans on a blacklist of people they believe have worked in key roles in the previous government of #Afghanistan or with U.S.ll led forces that supported it, according to a report by a Norwegian intelligence group. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
Pentagon confirming they're not coordinating evacuation with anyone else including allies.
What a mess.
What a mess.
https://twitter.com/samlagrone/status/1428433551880511490?s=19
US troops take a baby over the wire into the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Troops on the ground are having to deal with some truly challenging conditions they probably never expected to ever experience.
As a father, this breaks my heart. What a world we live in.
Troops on the ground are having to deal with some truly challenging conditions they probably never expected to ever experience.
As a father, this breaks my heart. What a world we live in.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
'U.S. troops do not have the capability to help get people to the airport in #Afghanistan's capital Kabul to be evacuated as they are focused on securing the airfield'.
Meanwhile 20 🇫🇷 police officers are still going
news.yahoo.com/1-u-troops-fir…
'U.S. troops do not have the capability to help get people to the airport in #Afghanistan's capital Kabul to be evacuated as they are focused on securing the airfield'.
Meanwhile 20 🇫🇷 police officers are still going
news.yahoo.com/1-u-troops-fir…
The Pentagon was pressed Thurs to explain why the U.S. isn't rescuing Americans outside Kabul airport when British Paratroopers are
"At this time, our main mission continues to be to secure HKIA, to allow those US citizens & other SIVs to come in & be processed at the airfield."
"At this time, our main mission continues to be to secure HKIA, to allow those US citizens & other SIVs to come in & be processed at the airfield."
Flights from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan are still leaving EMPTY despite thousands queuing outside the airport.
https://twitter.com/PenFarthing/status/1428449527225372681?s=19
Confirmation from the Pentagon that US flights have been leaving Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan half EMPTY.
This contrasts with claims of taking as many as physically possible.
This contrasts with claims of taking as many as physically possible.
https://twitter.com/idreesali114/status/1428377803045617665?s=19
British Ambassador to #Afghanistan "Sir Laurie Bristow & a team of diplomats have set up an emergency Consul operation at Kabul airport that could remain in place until the end of the month"
As previously reported, Bristow plans to stay until the very end
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…
As previously reported, Bristow plans to stay until the very end
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…
The Political Spokesman for the Taliban has said the 🇩🇪 German Ambassador #Afghanistan met with their 🇦🇫 delegation to discuss mutual understanding and cooperation at Kabul Airport.
https://twitter.com/IeaOffice/status/1428444973310042123?s=19
Taliban fighters hunting a journalist for German Broadcaster @dwnews have shot dead one member of his family and seriously injured another. The Taliban were conducting a house-to-house search to try and find the journalist, who now works in Germany.
dw.com/en/relative-of…
dw.com/en/relative-of…
Pentagon update on US operations at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Multiple gates now operational.
Over past 24 hours:
13 US Boeing C-17A Globemaster III arrived at the airport carrying additional troops & supplies.
12 C-17s departed with "over 2000 passengers"
Multiple gates now operational.
Over past 24 hours:
13 US Boeing C-17A Globemaster III arrived at the airport carrying additional troops & supplies.
12 C-17s departed with "over 2000 passengers"
German MP Johann Wadephul from Angela Merkel's governing CDU party confirms on German TV #illner there are 2 operational gates at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
1 operated by US forces 🇺🇸 & the other by German Bundeswehr Forces 🇩🇪
Full credit to @Selbstdenker75 for getting this.
1 operated by US forces 🇺🇸 & the other by German Bundeswehr Forces 🇩🇪
Full credit to @Selbstdenker75 for getting this.
5-year-old Mohammed Munib Majeedi escaped #Afghanistan just 15 days ago.
He tragically died yesterday after falling from a balcony at the OYO Metropolitan Hotel in Sheffield.
His father had worked as an interpreter for the British Army.
He tragically died yesterday after falling from a balcony at the OYO Metropolitan Hotel in Sheffield.
His father had worked as an interpreter for the British Army.
https://twitter.com/ShadiaED/status/1428481222737637381?s=19
Pictures released by the 🇪🇸 Spanish Ministry of Defence showing the first group of Afghans evacuated from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan by a Spanish Air Force Airbus A400M.
They landed at Torrejón air base early yesterday, August 19th.
They landed at Torrejón air base early yesterday, August 19th.
Bed time as 12:45am in 🏴 & have boys tomorrow.
Been interesting day with my 2 Para story making the Pentagon briefing. 😳
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Been interesting day with my 2 Para story making the Pentagon briefing. 😳
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USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III callsign #MOOSE21 is now heading back to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
USAF McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender callsign: #MOJO89 returning to base from Afghanistan.
The KC-10 Extender is primarily used for Air to Air refuelling, although it can also carry 75 passengers and 84 tons if cargo on pallets.
The KC-10 Extender is primarily used for Air to Air refuelling, although it can also carry 75 passengers and 84 tons if cargo on pallets.
USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III callsign: #MOOSE43 returning to UAE from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
The #KabulAirlift is beginning to pickup pace as more air assets become available.
The #KabulAirlift is beginning to pickup pace as more air assets become available.
🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force Airbus A400M callsign: #AME3157 has departed UAE heading back to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
This plane returned Afghan refugees to Torrejón Air base in Spain early yesterday and flew straight back for more.
This plane returned Afghan refugees to Torrejón Air base in Spain early yesterday and flew straight back for more.
Footage from Airport Road, Kabul, #Afghanistan at approximately 11am local time yesterday August 19th 2021
Footage of a Taliban checkpoint on Airport Road close to an entrance to the secured area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan at 7am local time, yesterday August 19th 2021.
Afghans seeking evacuation have to make it past numerous Taliban checkpoints before even having a chance.
Afghans seeking evacuation have to make it past numerous Taliban checkpoints before even having a chance.
Pentagon #Afghanistan Briefing:
US Army Major General William Taylor, from the deputy director of the Joints Chiefs of Staff when asked why British Paratroopers are leaving Hamid Karzai International Airport and going into Kabul to rescue people, but US Forces are not.
US Army Major General William Taylor, from the deputy director of the Joints Chiefs of Staff when asked why British Paratroopers are leaving Hamid Karzai International Airport and going into Kabul to rescue people, but US Forces are not.
Hotline number setup for people in Kabul, #Afghanishtan who are seeking evacuation to Germany.
https://twitter.com/GermanyinAFG/status/1428674192220827656?s=19
German SF unit KSK and two H145M helicopters are being deployed to Kabul, #Afghanistan to enable extraction of people trapped in parts of the city according to @derspiegel.
Bundeswehr ramping up its presence at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Bundeswehr ramping up its presence at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
https://twitter.com/gebauerspon/status/1428587314767400961?s=19
British Army 2 Para Soldiers dealing with desperate Afghans outside Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan this afternoon.
A German national wounded by a gunshot on their way to Kabul airport, #Afghanistan is not in a life-threatening condition and will soon be flown out of Afghanistan by the Bundeswehr according to a German government spokeswoman.
Situation nearby entrance to the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan today.
US soldiers in heavy numbers to keep entrance secure while armed Afghans fire warning shots in an attempt to disperse the crowd.
US soldiers in heavy numbers to keep entrance secure while armed Afghans fire warning shots in an attempt to disperse the crowd.
NATO allies put in harms way after paratroopers and rescue teams were forced to enter Kabul city to evacuate citizens and Afghan partners.
Taliban militants have set up checkpoints across the city.
Taliban militants have set up checkpoints across the city.
https://twitter.com/BBCYaldaHakim/status/1428718970572623872?s=19
🇵🇱 Poland has agreed to evacuate 300 people from #Afghanistan worked for NATO.
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki said:
"We agreed that Poland will be responsible for the evacuation and safe transport of 300 Afghan citizens who co-operated in recent years with Nato."
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki said:
"We agreed that Poland will be responsible for the evacuation and safe transport of 300 Afghan citizens who co-operated in recent years with Nato."
Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan this evening.
Thousands wait hoping to get in to the secured area and on a flight out of the country.
Thousands wait hoping to get in to the secured area and on a flight out of the country.
About 10,000 people have been processed, but are unable to depart Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan, a soldier told CNN's @clarissaward, who said no US flight had left in eight hours.
A US official says flights will resume soon.
cnn.it/3ks43of
A US official says flights will resume soon.
cnn.it/3ks43of
Joe Biden is now giving an update on US operations in Afghanistan.
He says US troops are working to enable any American who wants to come to Kabul Airport, can.
He reaffirms support for helping Afghan partners. Says NATO have agreed to redouble efforts.
He says US troops are working to enable any American who wants to come to Kabul Airport, can.
He reaffirms support for helping Afghan partners. Says NATO have agreed to redouble efforts.
Biden says he takes his responsibility in deploying troops very seriously as he did when his son was sent to Iraq.
Says US will provide NATO any assistance required and all nations are working hard on ground.
Questions next
Says US will provide NATO any assistance required and all nations are working hard on ground.
Questions next
Joe Biden when asked about criticism from allies says he has seen no criticism, "in fact the exact opposite".
Joe Biden says it is just beginning for the Taliban in trying to assesrt legitimacy. Says US will be keeping close eye.
When asked about August 31st deadline, says he thinks evacuation will be done by then although will reassess at the time.
When asked about August 31st deadline, says he thinks evacuation will be done by then although will reassess at the time.
Says dealing with terrorism in Afghanistan should be done without permanent footprint in country just as they do on other countries.
Asked about a cable advising of a rapid Taliban advance, Biden says there's all sorts of these cables.
Asked about a cable advising of a rapid Taliban advance, Biden says there's all sorts of these cables.
Joe Biden says US unaware of any US Passport holders being prevented from reaching Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Joe Biden says US have an agreement with Taliban that US Passport holders be allowed through checkpoints. There is no agreement for Afghans to be allowed to reach Kabul Airport.
A list of Consular Contracts for anyone wishing to be evacuated from Afghanistan.
Great work by @tweetsbymaisie for compiling this absolutely vital document.
Note: Read all the document before doing anything.
docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ…
Great work by @tweetsbymaisie for compiling this absolutely vital document.
Note: Read all the document before doing anything.
docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ…
Here is a map of HKIA showing the current gates in operation and by which nation they're manned by.
maphub.net/MappingInsurge…
maphub.net/MappingInsurge…
"Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions related to curfews."
US State Department is now officially telling US citizens in Kabul, #Afghanistan to follow Taliban curfews.
af.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-ka…
US State Department is now officially telling US citizens in Kabul, #Afghanistan to follow Taliban curfews.
af.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-ka…
A big problem for those attempting to reach HKIA in Kabul, #Afghanistan are the Taliban checkpoints.
To give you a sense of the problem, the 1st map is of checkpoints around the airport.
The 2nd shows the wider a area of Kabul.
Source:
maphub.net/MappingInsurge…
To give you a sense of the problem, the 1st map is of checkpoints around the airport.
The 2nd shows the wider a area of Kabul.
Source:
maphub.net/MappingInsurge…
On Friday evening, August 20 2021, the President of Finland 🇫🇮 authorised the deployment of Finnish Troops to operate from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan & its immediate vicinity.
Troops departed at 7pm Finnish time & will assist the evacuation at HKIA.
www-hbl-fi.translate.goog/artikel/riksda…
Troops departed at 7pm Finnish time & will assist the evacuation at HKIA.
www-hbl-fi.translate.goog/artikel/riksda…
Related to above.
2 CASA (Airbus) C-295 Persuader aircraft from the Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮 carrying troops and supplies, are currently over Slovakia enroute to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Callsigns:
#FNF237
#FNF238
2 CASA (Airbus) C-295 Persuader aircraft from the Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮 carrying troops and supplies, are currently over Slovakia enroute to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Callsigns:
#FNF237
#FNF238
Returning from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan:
🇬🇧 RAF Lockheed C-130J Hercules #NAG17XT
Enroute to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA):
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #MOOSE64
🇬🇧 RAF Boeing C-17A #NAG47XT
🇬🇧 RAF Lockheed C-130J Hercules #NAG17XT
Enroute to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA):
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #MOOSE64
🇬🇧 RAF Boeing C-17A #NAG47XT
Bundeswehr Inspector General Eberhard Zorn says that the US Military requested H145Ms to support operations at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
"The Americans mostly fly there with large-volume helicopters, so they needed a smaller machine in the urban environment of Kabul."
"The Americans mostly fly there with large-volume helicopters, so they needed a smaller machine in the urban environment of Kabul."
Former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Kemp believes al-Qaeda could pose a bigger threat than they did pre 9/11
“This could very well mean a far greater threat from al-Qaeda Mark II, a bigger danger to British citizens.” mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
“This could very well mean a far greater threat from al-Qaeda Mark II, a bigger danger to British citizens.” mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
Footage showing 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment (3 Para) soldiers trying to control the crowd at the entrance to the British processing facility at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan at approximately 4pm local time, August 19th, 2021.
The 169 Americans President Joe Biden referenced US troops getting from outside the wire were flown 200 metres from Hotel Baron due to issues getting to the gate of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan on foot.
3 US Military CH-47 Chinnocks were used for operation
reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
3 US Military CH-47 Chinnocks were used for operation
reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
That concludes my coverage for today as it's 12:40am here in 🏴.
Weekends are time with my kids so my reports will come in batches until Sunday evening, but I'm NOT ending the thread. It runs until it's over.
Thanks to everyone who's shared, donated & supported me. ❤
Weekends are time with my kids so my reports will come in batches until Sunday evening, but I'm NOT ending the thread. It runs until it's over.
Thanks to everyone who's shared, donated & supported me. ❤
🇦🇺 Australia's 3rd evacuation flight departed Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan last night, August 20th, 2021, carrying 80 people.
Those on board included Australian and New Zealand citizens along with Afghans who assisted AUS forces since 2001.
msn.com/en-au/news/aus…
Those on board included Australian and New Zealand citizens along with Afghans who assisted AUS forces since 2001.
msn.com/en-au/news/aus…
A view of one entrance to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan earlier this morning, 21st August, 2021.
🇦🇿 Troops from Azerbaijan are lifting children over the wall into Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan so they can escape the crush that is occurring at nearly every entrance now.
Huge multinational effort.
Huge multinational effort.
🇳🇴 A Norwegian Soldier cradles a baby onboard a military transport plane due to leave Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Soldiers from every nation assisting at Kabul Airport,#Afghanistan are dealing with unprecedented scenes and are going out of their way to help everyone they can, but especially children.
Greece has completed work on a 40km fence with surveillance system to stop asylum seekers crossing into Europe following the Taliban's takeover of #Afghanistan.
They added 12.5km in just the last few days as they fear a an influx of Afghans seeking refugee from the Taliban.
They added 12.5km in just the last few days as they fear a an influx of Afghans seeking refugee from the Taliban.
Abdullah Abdullah, HCNR chairman, and former president Hamid Karzai today met with Abdul Rahman Mansour, the acting Taliban governor of Kabul, and they discussed the priority of protecting lives, property and dignity of Kabul citizens say Afghan media.
🇪🇸 At Spain's Torrejón Air base journalists await the arrival of 🇪🇺 President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen & President of the EU Council @CharlesMichel to tour the facilities setup for Afghans who've been evacuated from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Taliban fighters pose for selfies and take videos at Paghman Hill Castle, northeast of Kabul, #Afghanistan.
The Palace opened in 2014 was used as a Presidential retreat and to host foreign dignitaries, as well as being open to the public.
The Palace opened in 2014 was used as a Presidential retreat and to host foreign dignitaries, as well as being open to the public.
🇩🇪 ForeignMinistry: "The security situation at #Kabul Airport is still extremely dangerous, access to the airport is often not possible. To the best of our knowledge, the gates are currently closed. We plan to continue the evacuations today,"
#Afghanistan
#Afghanistan
https://twitter.com/AuswaertigesAmt/status/1429027093581635586?s=19
🇪🇸 Spanish President Pedro Sánchez held a press conference with 🇪🇺 EU Commission President Ursula Von der Layen & 🇪🇺 EU Council President Charles Michel.
Spain offered it's Torrejón Air base as a reception centre for Afghans evacuated by EU countries from Kabul Airport.
Spain offered it's Torrejón Air base as a reception centre for Afghans evacuated by EU countries from Kabul Airport.
BREAKING - US Embassy in #Afghanistan advises US Citizens to AVOID Kabul Airport gates due to security concerns.
Citizens should avoid the area unless advised to attend and take extra care to check surroundings when moving around Kabul.
af.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
Citizens should avoid the area unless advised to attend and take extra care to check surroundings when moving around Kabul.
af.usembassy.gov/security-alert…
Italian Journalist in Kabul, #Afghanistan says some Taliban checkpoints are charging Afghans $1500-$2000 to be allowed to proceed towards Hamid Karzai International Airport HKIA.
More & more barriers are being placed to stop Afghans leaving.
More & more barriers are being placed to stop Afghans leaving.
https://twitter.com/mannocchia/status/1428982309106110472?s=19
BREAKING - Multiple casualties near the entrance to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
Taliban militants are firing and there are multiple civilian casualties being attended too.
Taliban militants are firing and there are multiple civilian casualties being attended too.
I blurred the video as best I could from my phone as it's unnecessary to identify seriously wounded civilians and also because you only need to be 13 to be on Twitter.
I'd rather reduce the exposure to gore a bit if I can.
I'd rather reduce the exposure to gore a bit if I can.
Footage posted above of casualties outside Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan verified by former BBC Journalist @NawaNasrin.
Taliban fighters help themselves to equipment abandoned by the Afghan National Army ANA.
Night vision goggles, ballistic helmets and body armour to name a few things in this picture.
Night vision goggles, ballistic helmets and body armour to name a few things in this picture.
Khalil Haqqani carries a US DoJ bounty of $5 Million on his head.
He is now the person incharge of security across Kabul, #Afghanistan
He is now the person incharge of security across Kabul, #Afghanistan
Several hours ago at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
You can see toddlers pushed up against the razor wire. This is getting so out if hand.
You can see toddlers pushed up against the razor wire. This is getting so out if hand.
"Soldiers started shouting for medics and stretchers as unconscious people were carried to the rear. The medics checked their vital signs and then covered the bodies in white sheets." news.sky.com/story/afghanis…
Pentagon say they "do not rule out US Forces leaving the vicinity of Kabul Airport", #Afghanistan to rescue American citizens.
Evacuation of Kabul - Twitter Thread
Just incase, I have posted the twitter thread thus far on my website.
This also enables anyone who has sight issues to listen to the full thread via the audio option at the top.
Accessibility is important to me.
universalcreditsuffer.com/2021/08/21/666…
Just incase, I have posted the twitter thread thus far on my website.
This also enables anyone who has sight issues to listen to the full thread via the audio option at the top.
Accessibility is important to me.
universalcreditsuffer.com/2021/08/21/666…
🇨🇦 A Canadian Boeing C-17A Globemaster III departed Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan with 106 Afghans on board today, 21st August 2021.
globalnews.ca/news/8131042/c…
globalnews.ca/news/8131042/c…
Sky News report detailing today's events at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan today, 21st August 2021.
They call it the worst day yet and tell how multiple tour combat veterans are saying this the worst thing they've ever faced.
They call it the worst day yet and tell how multiple tour combat veterans are saying this the worst thing they've ever faced.
NEW - Potential Islamic State ISIS threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the US military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul.
People may be sent to transit points and then collected by the military.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Internatio…
People may be sent to transit points and then collected by the military.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Internatio…
🇮🇹 Italian Air Force Boeing 767-200 #IAF1409 on another trip back to Afghanistan.
More and more nations are sending out aircraft to increase the number of people that can be evacuated.
More and more nations are sending out aircraft to increase the number of people that can be evacuated.
Due to visa processing delays, the US reduced the number of people being allowed into the secure area of the airport.
This inevitably increased the number of people at the gates and led to the crushes we've seen today.
This inevitably increased the number of people at the gates and led to the crushes we've seen today.
https://twitter.com/DanLamothe/status/1429137103527587848?s=19
This thread will not stop anytime soon and I will endeavour to post the most relevant information regarding the Kabul Airport evacuation I can.
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Germany joins US in advising against travel to Kabul airport, #Afghanistan following reports of Potential Security Threats from Islamic State ISIS.
today.ng/e/274396
today.ng/e/274396
The situation outside Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan approximately half an hour ago, 10pm local time, 6:30 BST.
Despite the Taliban imposed 9pm to 6am curfew in Kabul #Afghanistan, the roads leading to Kabul Airport's gates, remain extremely busy.
The US State Department has advised all US citizens to follow any curfews imposed in the Afghan capital.
The US State Department has advised all US citizens to follow any curfews imposed in the Afghan capital.
Mullah Baradar, co-founder of the Taliban was flown from Doha to Kandahar aboard a 🇶🇦 Qatar Emiri Air Force Boeing C-17.
The same aircraft later took Afghans from Kabul Airport who are escaping the Taliban
This has strengthen calls to boycott #Qatar2022
welt.de/sport/fussball…
The same aircraft later took Afghans from Kabul Airport who are escaping the Taliban
This has strengthen calls to boycott #Qatar2022
welt.de/sport/fussball…
Footage taken from a 🇩🇪 Luftwaffe Airbus A400M coming in to land at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan last night.
They were transporting Bundeswehr Special Forces and one of the their Airbus H145M helicopters which will be used to rescue people across Kabul.
They were transporting Bundeswehr Special Forces and one of the their Airbus H145M helicopters which will be used to rescue people across Kabul.
NEW - An American citizen trying to get out of Kabul, #Afghanistan with her children says
"There's no help here, it's all a lie"
"There's no help here, it's all a lie"
🇦🇹 Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz
"I am clearly against the fact that we now voluntarily accept more people - that will not happen under my chancellorship"
He says they've already taken a disproportionate number of Refugees and won't accept more.
puls24.at/news/politik/k…
"I am clearly against the fact that we now voluntarily accept more people - that will not happen under my chancellorship"
He says they've already taken a disproportionate number of Refugees and won't accept more.
puls24.at/news/politik/k…
A major fire has broken out at the Sika Building Supplies Warehouse adjacent to Kabul zoo.
Pentagon say 17,000 people have been evacuated from Kabul since August 14th.
This includes 2,500 US Nationals. abcn.ws/2Wgkuv5
This includes 2,500 US Nationals. abcn.ws/2Wgkuv5
🇮🇳 An Indian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III prior to take off from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, #Afghanistan.
It is carrying Indian nationals, 🇦🇫 Afghan Senator @DrAnarkaliH, Afghan MP Narender Singh Khalsa & 23 Afghan Sikhs.
It is carrying Indian nationals, 🇦🇫 Afghan Senator @DrAnarkaliH, Afghan MP Narender Singh Khalsa & 23 Afghan Sikhs.
NOW - Situation at Kabul Airport is getting out of control.
Civilians can be seen climbing the perimeter wall to escape the crush.
Civilians can be seen climbing the perimeter wall to escape the crush.
169 Afghans onboard a 🇫🇷 French Air Force aircraft as it departed Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan not long ago.
At 4:30am local time, another 64 are due to depart to France.
At 4:30am local time, another 64 are due to depart to France.
NEW - The Pentagon has told US airlines that it could order them to help in the Afghanistan evacuation as part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF).
CRAF was created after the Berlin Airlift to ensure aviation resources are available for emergencies
cnbc.com/2021/08/21/us-…
CRAF was created after the Berlin Airlift to ensure aviation resources are available for emergencies
cnbc.com/2021/08/21/us-…
Posting again as it's so IMPORTANT
This is a list comprehensive list of Consular Contracts for anyone wishing to be evacuated from Afghanistan.
Great work by @tweetsbymaisie for compiling this absolutely document.
Includes links to maps of checkpoints
docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ…
This is a list comprehensive list of Consular Contracts for anyone wishing to be evacuated from Afghanistan.
Great work by @tweetsbymaisie for compiling this absolutely document.
Includes links to maps of checkpoints
docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ…
🇦🇺 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends the Australian government's resettlement of Afghans, but says he cannot guarantee AUS can get all citizens out in time due to US being in control.
Calls #Afghanistan a failed state and war zone as justification.
Calls #Afghanistan a failed state and war zone as justification.
Inbound to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #MOOSE91
🇪🇸 SAF Airbus A400M #AME3167
🇦🇺 RAAR Boeing C-17A #BONDI30
🇬🇧 RAF Boeing C-17A #NAG95XT
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #MOOSE91
🇪🇸 SAF Airbus A400M #AME3167
🇦🇺 RAAR Boeing C-17A #BONDI30
🇬🇧 RAF Boeing C-17A #NAG95XT
Returning from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
🇬🇧 RAF Lockheed C-130J #NAG27XT
🇫🇷 FAF Airbus A400M #CTM1573
🇬🇧 RAF Lockheed C-130J #NAG27XT
🇫🇷 FAF Airbus A400M #CTM1573
Defense Minister Gen. Bismillah Mohammadi, who swore to resist the Taliban, claims the districts of Deh Salah, Banu, and Pul-e-Hesar in the neighboring province of Baghlan to the north of Panjshir had been reclaimed from the Taliban by resistance fighters.
https://twitter.com/Muham_madi1/status/1428706778204803073?s=19
🇨🇦 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian officials & armed forces are doing everything they can and Canada stands ready to accept as many Afghans as they can get.
He refused to comment on operational matters & said the situation has gotten much worse.
He refused to comment on operational matters & said the situation has gotten much worse.
🇺🇸 The White House has announced that 🇪🇸 Spain has agreed to temporarily house evacuees from Afghanistan at military bases in Rota in Moron.
Spain also volunteered Torrejón Air base as a reception centre for refugees awaiting resettlement across the 🇪🇺 EU
Spain also volunteered Torrejón Air base as a reception centre for refugees awaiting resettlement across the 🇪🇺 EU
https://twitter.com/DanLamothe/status/1429233762064273410?s=19
That concludes my coverage as it's 1:25am here in 🏴.
I shall resume reporting on #Afghanistan in the morning.
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I shall resume reporting on #Afghanistan in the morning.
As always, thank you to everyone who has supported & shared this comprehensive thread. If you'd like to support my work, you can do so below ❤
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An Afghan woman has given birth to a baby girl in the cargo hold of a US Boeing C-17A on the ground at Ramstein Air Base after going into Labour in flight.
Mother and child are reportedly doing well in a nearby medical facility.
Mother and child are reportedly doing well in a nearby medical facility.
https://twitter.com/AirMobilityCmd/status/1429221286341980163?s=19
Nesr the entrance to the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan earlier this morning.
The 🇬🇧 UK Ministry of Defence say it has evacuated 4000 people from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan since August 14th.
Photos: MoD handout.
Photos: MoD handout.
Seven people died waiting to get into Kabul airport, #Afghanistan yesterday according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
msn.com/en-au/news/wor…
msn.com/en-au/news/wor…
NEW - Abdul Qahar Balkhi, from the Taliban’s Cultural Commission, spoke to @AJEnglish in the group’s first official interview since it took control of Kabul a week ago.
He revealed more about the Taliban’s vision for Afghanistan's future.
He revealed more about the Taliban’s vision for Afghanistan's future.
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, from the Taliban’s Cultural Commission says Taliban and Americans have a working relationship on the security of Kabul Airport and that it's "unfortunate" people are rushing there.
NEW - Crowds at Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan have lessened to an extent today, August 22nd 2021.
Weird situation whereby Taliban fighters are now beyond British military lines at one entrance to keep crowd's calm.
Weird situation whereby Taliban fighters are now beyond British military lines at one entrance to keep crowd's calm.
2 Afghan women were turned away from work by Taliban this morning despite their leadership saying women can still work.
“The Taliban haven’t changed in 20 years but we are not the woman of 20 years ago, we want our full rights and we want the world to hear and help us.”
“The Taliban haven’t changed in 20 years but we are not the woman of 20 years ago, we want our full rights and we want the world to hear and help us.”
Road leading to the East Gate of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan at approximately 12pm, August 22nd 2021.
Footage from the North Gate of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan taken earlier today by 🇩🇪 German national @Latifah86137904 who feels her government have forgotten about her and other Germans seeking evacuation.
A NATO official told Reuters at least 20 people have died in the past 7 days in and around Kabul airport, #Afghanistan during the evacuation effort adding:
"The crisis outside the Kabul airport is unfortunate. Our focus is to evacuate all foreigners as soon as we can,"
"The crisis outside the Kabul airport is unfortunate. Our focus is to evacuate all foreigners as soon as we can,"
A Taliban spokesman has blamed the United States for chaos at Kabul Airport.
"America, with all its power and facilities... has failed to bring order to the airport. There is peace and calm all over the country, but there is chaos only at Kabul airport," sbs.com.au/news/taliban-b…
"America, with all its power and facilities... has failed to bring order to the airport. There is peace and calm all over the country, but there is chaos only at Kabul airport," sbs.com.au/news/taliban-b…
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair who sent UK troops to #Afghanistan in 2001 described the US withdrawal as "tragic, dangerous, and unnecessary".
He said the decision was made "in obedience to an imbecilic slogan about ending 'the forever wars'"
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-582953…
He said the decision was made "in obedience to an imbecilic slogan about ending 'the forever wars'"
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-582953…
CNN reports US Military believes Islamic State are planning an attack in or around Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan & again advise US citizens to only attend Hamid Karzai International Airport when told to.
Alternative options to get US citizens to the airport are being assessed.
Alternative options to get US citizens to the airport are being assessed.
🇩🇪 Officials from the German Embassy in Kabul, #Afghanistan began the withdrawal to Kabul Airport on their own accord as the Federal Government in Berlin was taking too long to make a decision.
welt.de/politik/deutsc… via @welt
welt.de/politik/deutsc… via @welt
A US soldier distributes water to children near the entrance to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan this afternoon.
Dehydration is a huge problem, along with a complete lack of sanitation facilities.
Dehydration is a huge problem, along with a complete lack of sanitation facilities.
United Airlines has started allowing Flight Attendants to bid to be part of any flights they conduct as part of the Civil Air Reserve Fleet (CARF).
CARF flights not expected to land in Kabul, instead picking up evacuees from transit points.
unitedafa.org/news/2021/8/21…
CARF flights not expected to land in Kabul, instead picking up evacuees from transit points.
unitedafa.org/news/2021/8/21…
BREAKING - US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has ordered the Civil Reserve Air Fleet to activate.
He had requested 6 to 18 aircraft from each US commercial airlines to be prepared to assist in the airlift of Afghans & Americans from #Afghanistan.
He had requested 6 to 18 aircraft from each US commercial airlines to be prepared to assist in the airlift of Afghans & Americans from #Afghanistan.
https://twitter.com/TaraCopp/status/1429404603146190848?s=19
The Civil Air Reserve Fleet (CARF) was setup after the Berlin Airlift so that aircraft can be called upon quickly in national emergencies.
CARF was previously activated for Operation Desert Shield in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
CARF was previously activated for Operation Desert Shield in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
The Taliban's Special Forces of unit called; Badri 313 have moved into the civilian side of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan to "secure it".
Most are fully kitted out with modern weapons, body armour, uniforms and equipment such as Night Vision goggles and/or weapons sights.
Most are fully kitted out with modern weapons, body armour, uniforms and equipment such as Night Vision goggles and/or weapons sights.
Afghan filmmaker Fatima Husseni thanks the 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Military for leaving Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan and going into the city to get her and others out safely.
Up to 6,000 Taliban fighters are reported to have launched an offensive against anti-Taliban "People's Uprising' fighters in the Baghlan and Panjshir Valley areas.
They are using artillery & heavy weaponry captured from the Afghan National Army (ANA).
They are using artillery & heavy weaponry captured from the Afghan National Army (ANA).
The Taliban's Badri 313 "Special Forces" unit have completely cleared the entrance to the civilian terminal of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, #Afghanistan.
Photo just released by Taliban.
Photo just released by Taliban.
Anti Taliban resistance fighters claim to have repelled a major attack by Taliban fighters in Andarab district of Baghlan province.
They claim 11 Taliban fighters KIA & 7 captured along with their commander.
They have use of some soviet era armour along with ANA equipment.
They claim 11 Taliban fighters KIA & 7 captured along with their commander.
They have use of some soviet era armour along with ANA equipment.
A Mil Mi-171e Helicopter owned by 🇺🇸 Red Air Transport LLC took off from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan and flew over a salt pit on the east of the city earlier today, 22nd August 2021.
Callsign: #N243XX
Has been making numerous trips over past few days over Kabul.
Callsign: #N243XX
Has been making numerous trips over past few days over Kabul.
🇦🇺 Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the RAAF ran four flights to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan on Saturday night into Sunday morning.
He said more than 300 people, including Australians, Afghan visa holders, New Zealanders, U.S. and British citizens were evacuated.
He said more than 300 people, including Australians, Afghan visa holders, New Zealanders, U.S. and British citizens were evacuated.
A British Soldier escorts some Afghans seeking evacuation at Kabul Airport, #Afghanishtan.
A glimpse inside the secure area of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan as some 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan troops are transported.
🇺🇸 US State Department says 300 people asked to leave Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan due to "unsatisfactory conditions".
However, others see below, are reporting non US citizens WITH visas were escorted out by soldiers due to space limitations.
However, others see below, are reporting non US citizens WITH visas were escorted out by soldiers due to space limitations.
https://twitter.com/MaxToomey/status/1429411581398601736?s=19
Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan this evening.
Conditions inside are rapidly deteriorating. Thousands waiting for flights have no access to toilets or sanitation.
Refugees sleep in cardboard soldiers have gathered for them.
Conditions inside are rapidly deteriorating. Thousands waiting for flights have no access to toilets or sanitation.
Refugees sleep in cardboard soldiers have gathered for them.
There ars photos and multiple reports that six Hazaras were killed by Taliban in Behsud district of Wardak province in #Afghanistan earlier today.
The Taliban declared jihad on the Shia Hazaras when they 1st took power in 1996.
The Taliban declared jihad on the Shia Hazaras when they 1st took power in 1996.
Afghan airline Kam Air ran its first domestic flight since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.
A Boeing 737 flew from Mazari Sharif in the North, to Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
The Taliban claims to have facilitated the flight taking place.
A Boeing 737 flew from Mazari Sharif in the North, to Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
The Taliban claims to have facilitated the flight taking place.
August 21 to August 22 number of evacuated people from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
• 23 US military flights evacuating approximately 3,900
• 35 coalition aircraft evacuating approximately 3,900 personnel.
• 23 US military flights evacuating approximately 3,900
• 35 coalition aircraft evacuating approximately 3,900 personnel.
https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1429505174733721605?s=19
• Total number evacuated from Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan since August 14th 2021: 25,100.
• Approximately 30,000 personnel on both military and coalition flights have evacuated from Afghanistan since the end of July 2021.
ie: 4,900 were evacuated from July 1st to August 13th
• Approximately 30,000 personnel on both military and coalition flights have evacuated from Afghanistan since the end of July 2021.
ie: 4,900 were evacuated from July 1st to August 13th
Hundreds of Afghans are waiting in an open area nearby the North Gate of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
The gate remains closed.
This was taken at approximately 7:30pm local time, 4pm BST.
The gate remains closed.
This was taken at approximately 7:30pm local time, 4pm BST.
Footage sent to me showing U.S. forces standing guard beside the apron on the military side of Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
🇩🇪 The German Bundeswehr are delivering vital humanitarian supplies on their inbound trips to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
They are also taking troop welfare very seriously by rotating personal in an out of the country regularly.
They are also taking troop welfare very seriously by rotating personal in an out of the country regularly.
https://twitter.com/Bw_Einsatz/status/1429518266914025472?s=19
Besides water, the 🇩🇪 Bundeswehr have the foresight to take large amounts of infant formula, baby food and nappies.
Many at Kabul Airport have travelled from across the country and have nothing more than a few items.
Many at Kabul Airport have travelled from across the country and have nothing more than a few items.
Something less depressing in this thread.
Last night a 🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force aircraft touched down at Torrejón air base near Madrid, Spain.
A member if the armed forces held this Afghan woman's hand as she took her 1st steps on Spanish soil. The rest you can watch for yourself.
Last night a 🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force aircraft touched down at Torrejón air base near Madrid, Spain.
A member if the armed forces held this Afghan woman's hand as she took her 1st steps on Spanish soil. The rest you can watch for yourself.
A small infographic outlining the profiles of the two most senior Taliban leaders now in charge of Afghanistan.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar &
Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Source: @AfghanEnglish_
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar &
Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Source: @AfghanEnglish_
UK Prime Boris Johnson will use a virtual #G7 meeting this week to push President Joe Biden to extend his August 31st deadline for withdrawing from Afghanistan.
thetimes.co.uk/article/afghan…
thetimes.co.uk/article/afghan…
President Joe Biden on the evacuation:
"Let me be clear, the evacuation of thousands of people from Kabul is going to be hard & painful no matter when we started"
"There is no way to evacuate this many people without pain and loss ... my heart aches for those people.'"
"Let me be clear, the evacuation of thousands of people from Kabul is going to be hard & painful no matter when we started"
"There is no way to evacuate this many people without pain and loss ... my heart aches for those people.'"
Pressed whether he'll extend the August 31st deadline for evacuating people from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan, President Biden says he hopes he won't have to although discussions are going on.
Several NATO allies are keen on an extension to allow them more time.
Several NATO allies are keen on an extension to allow them more time.
According to @PenFarthing, 9000 people including U.S citizens are currently in Germany awaiting processing to enter or return to the United States.
There is a lack of toilets food and there are little to no Covid-19 precautions in place.
There is a lack of toilets food and there are little to no Covid-19 precautions in place.
Latest 🇺🇸 State Dept Advice on travelling to Kabul Airport, #Afghanistan.
,• U.S. citizens, visa holders and those affiliated to US gov: Await instructions
• If just begun the SIV or P1/P2 process, it may take an extended period...
• Others: Wait
af.usembassy.gov/who-should-com…
,• U.S. citizens, visa holders and those affiliated to US gov: Await instructions
• If just begun the SIV or P1/P2 process, it may take an extended period...
• Others: Wait
af.usembassy.gov/who-should-com…
NEW - The UK Home Office is planning to add the Taliban to the UK’s list of proscribed terrorist groups to discourage Britons from joining up.
This comes as MI5 have stated the risk of a terrorist attack has increased due to the events in Afghanistan.
This comes as MI5 have stated the risk of a terrorist attack has increased due to the events in Afghanistan.
EXC - US Official at HKIA #Afghanistan
Taliban blocking Afghans who've been told by State Dept to attend Kabul airport.
They're told they'll get invited again but don't hear back. No support to get to airport.
UK officials queried US on this but they denied it despite evidence
Taliban blocking Afghans who've been told by State Dept to attend Kabul airport.
They're told they'll get invited again but don't hear back. No support to get to airport.
UK officials queried US on this but they denied it despite evidence
From my new friend who is a U.S. Official working at Kabul Airport #Afghanistan.
Whilst militaries are now working well together, their civilian counterparts are not. US keeping its allies in the dark in a lot of cases, even when there's clearly evidence.
Whilst militaries are now working well together, their civilian counterparts are not. US keeping its allies in the dark in a lot of cases, even when there's clearly evidence.
Inbound to Kabul Airport #Afghanistan
🇪🇸 SAF Airbus A400M #AME3167
🇪🇸 SAF Airbus A400M #AME3157
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH610
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH805
🇪🇸 SAF Airbus A400M #AME3167
🇪🇸 SAF Airbus A400M #AME3157
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH610
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH805
Returning from Kabul Airport #Afghanistan
🇬🇧 RAF C-130J Hercules #NAG42XT
🇬🇧 RAF C-130J Hercules #NAG43XT
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH652
🇬🇧 RAF Airbus A400M #NAG78XT
🇬🇧 RAF C-130J Hercules #NAG42XT
🇬🇧 RAF C-130J Hercules #NAG43XT
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH652
🇬🇧 RAF Airbus A400M #NAG78XT
On the ground at Kabul Airport #Afghanistan
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH611
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH803
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH611
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH803
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker in pattern north nast of Jalalabad #Afghanistan.
The 🇶🇦 Qatari ambassador in Kabul is escorting groups of Americans past Taliban checkpoints to the airport.
🇺🇸 US nationals are given rally points in Kabul where they meet the Qatari Ambassador to #Afghanistan, who then escorts them into HKIA.
🇺🇸 US nationals are given rally points in Kabul where they meet the Qatari Ambassador to #Afghanistan, who then escorts them into HKIA.
https://twitter.com/John_Hudson/status/1429590718180376577?s=19
British military commanders fear ISIS suicide bombers may target UK & US troops at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
thetimes.co.uk/article/fears-…
thetimes.co.uk/article/fears-…
🇳🇱 Durch soldiers assisting Afghans at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan yesterday, August 22nd 2021.
That concludes today's coverage. 1:12 here in 🏴.
Tomorrow will be quieter during the day due to other commitments, but will update when I can & in evening.
Thanks to all who've shared thread. If you'd like to support me, you can do so below. Be safe ❤
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Tomorrow will be quieter during the day due to other commitments, but will update when I can & in evening.
Thanks to all who've shared thread. If you'd like to support me, you can do so below. Be safe ❤
paypal.me/AlexanderTiffin
A Firefight has left one Afghan Security Guard dead and numerous others injured at Kabul airport in #Afghanistan.
US and German forces report
news.yahoo.com/firefight-leav…
US and German forces report
news.yahoo.com/firefight-leav…
This morning at 4:13 p.m. CEST at the North Gate of Kabul airport a firefight broke out between a group of Afghan, US, & German troops & unknown attackers. An Afghan security soldier was killed and three others wounded. No US or German casualties reported.
https://twitter.com/Bw_Einsatz/status/1429660320490999810?s=19
The SAS & RAF had to launch a daring raid in Taliban territory after 20 of its troops found themselves stranded, hundreds of miles from safety near Kandahar. metro.co.uk/2021/08/23/afg…
NEW - On a trip to the Black Watch' Barracks near Inverness, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK evacuation effort has hours not weeks left.
"Because we are really down to hours now, not weeks, and we have to make sure we exploit every minute to get people out."
"Because we are really down to hours now, not weeks, and we have to make sure we exploit every minute to get people out."
NEW - Last night 🇫🇷 French Special Forces collected 216 Afghans from INSIDE Kabul who had worked for the 🇪🇺 EU in Afghanistan.
Here they are waiting outside the French Embassy setup at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
Here they are waiting outside the French Embassy setup at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
🇩🇪 German KSK Special Forces rescued a German family on Sunday night, August 22nd, from a meeting point outside the secure area of Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan. spiegel.de/ausland/afgani…
🇩🇪 German KSK Special Forces with the family the rescued from outside Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
The family had been trying for 5 days to reach HKIA without any luck.
The family had been trying for 5 days to reach HKIA without any luck.
Last night, 🇫🇷 French and 🇩🇪 German Special Forces both launched separate operations into Kabul to rescue people who had been unable to reach Hamid Karzai International Airport in #Afghanistan.
A Taliban spokesman has said they "will not tolerate" any extention to the evacuations from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
This comes as Boris Johnson and other world leaders are poised to press Joe Biden at the #G7 meeting to extend the operation.
This comes as Boris Johnson and other world leaders are poised to press Joe Biden at the #G7 meeting to extend the operation.
The World Health Organisation - WHO have said a lack of commercial aircraft being permitted into Kabul Airport is delaying urgent medical and humanitarian supplies for #Afghanistan.
The Taliban have sentenced the brother of an Afghan translator to death according to letters obtained by CNN.
The accuse him of helping US forces in Afghanistan and pf providing security to his brother.
Thisdespitea "General Amnesty"....
The accuse him of helping US forces in Afghanistan and pf providing security to his brother.
Thisdespitea "General Amnesty"....
🇦🇺 Australian soldiers and 🇺🇸 US marines with one of the Lenco BEAR vehicles they are using in Kabul airport #Afghanistan
US Forces extended their perimeter at Kabul Airport in #Afghanishtan.
They are now closer to the civilian terminal and directly opposite the Taliban’s Badri 313 special forces unit.
They are now closer to the civilian terminal and directly opposite the Taliban’s Badri 313 special forces unit.
Since August 14th, the 🇬🇧 RAF have flown 6,631 people out of Kabul Airport in #Afganisthan.
A fire has broken out at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan as flights continue to operate.
🇫🇮 Finnish Troops evacuated 106 Finnish and Afghan Nationals last night from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
Will post a daily digest on for events at Kabul Airport today, August 23rd later on. Just finished work and have kids to sort.
It will have a full breakdown with links, footage,photos etc.
If people want, it can become a daily thing.
It will have a full breakdown with links, footage,photos etc.
If people want, it can become a daily thing.
🇨🇦 Canadian special forces operating outside Kabul airport to help stranded evacuees: officials cp24.com/news/canadian-…
🇩🇪 German Foreign Minister sees "no way" America can evacuate everyone it wants to. Doubtful if they can even get all US Nationals, lef alone Afghans.
🇦🇫 Afghan National Army "Zero Units" which the CIA tasked with operations, appear to be in Panjshir District as part of a resistance to the Taliban.
Check the documentary in @joejglenton's thread below for more information. Highly recommended viewing.
Check the documentary in @joejglenton's thread below for more information. Highly recommended viewing.
https://twitter.com/joejglenton/status/1429786603048902657?s=19
🇫🇷 France was criticised by the German gov in May when they reduced their Embassy staff in Kabul & evacuated 700 at risk Afghans who had assisted their forces between 2008 & 2012.
They didn't inform 🇺🇸 or 🇩🇪 at the time which raised tensions when discovered.
They didn't inform 🇺🇸 or 🇩🇪 at the time which raised tensions when discovered.
🇫🇷 French Foreign Minister on a visit to UAE
"We are concerned about the deadline set by the 🇺🇸 US on August 31st. Additional time is needed to complete ongoing operations,”
“We still need to increase our coordination locally, with the US & with our partners present on site,”
"We are concerned about the deadline set by the 🇺🇸 US on August 31st. Additional time is needed to complete ongoing operations,”
“We still need to increase our coordination locally, with the US & with our partners present on site,”
🇫🇷 French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters that the French Air Force has evacuated 1,200 people since August 15th.
This breaks down as 100 🇫🇷 French nationals, 1,000 🇦🇫 Afghans and 100 other foreign nationals.
This breaks down as 100 🇫🇷 French nationals, 1,000 🇦🇫 Afghans and 100 other foreign nationals.
The Taliban has warned the United States that there will be "consequences" if they extend the #Afghanistan evacuation effort past August 31st.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Afghan Nationals to attend Kabul airport in #Afganistan, even if they are told to attend for a flight by the US State Dept.
The Taliban just stops them.
Afghans who helped US forces feel they are being abandoned. No advice or support
The Taliban just stops them.
Afghans who helped US forces feel they are being abandoned. No advice or support
Thousands of Afghans have desperately congregated at Kabul Airport in the hope of being evacuated from the country.
@ramsaysky follows their journey as they flee the Taliban, with many bound for Britain.
@ramsaysky follows their journey as they flee the Taliban, with many bound for Britain.
A person from Afghanistan on the 🇬🇧 UK’s no fly watchlist has been flown into Birmingham as part of the British evacuation operation in a potential security breach.
The UK Government say this is proof the list os working.
The UK Government say this is proof the list os working.
https://twitter.com/SamCoatesSky/status/1429869569720659969?s=19
Ex Royal Marine @PenFarthing who is stuck in Afghanistan says rescue plane for his team 'not coming' after 🇬🇧 MoD scupper plans.
#OperationArk #nowzad itv.com/news/westcount…
#OperationArk #nowzad itv.com/news/westcount…
Regarding granting permission to land at Kabul Airport, it is important to note that the United States military currently grants or denies ALL requests to use the airfield.
And realistically, it's diplomats above them that make the final decision on requests from allies.
And realistically, it's diplomats above them that make the final decision on requests from allies.
I'll return in the morning. I'm emotionally drained as I've spent most of tonight calling Embassies & Foreign Ministries trying to help Afghans in dire need if evacuation.
My phone bill is going to be catastrophic next month.
The world can be so cruel sometimes. X
My phone bill is going to be catastrophic next month.
The world can be so cruel sometimes. X
About 200 soldiers from 3 Scots the Black Watch have left their base in the Highlands in readiness to deploy to Afghanistan.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…
🇮🇪 Irish Army Rangers go to Kabul Airport to help evacuation
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…
🇺🇸 Pentagon reports that over 37,000 people have been evacuated from the Kabul airport in Afghanistan since August 14th, with 16,000 in just the past 24 hours.
NEW - Kabul Airport in Afghanistan tonight.
US Soldiers and the Taliban aren't even separated by a barrier in some places. They aren't even bothered at this point.
The Taliban won't harm troops as it'd breach the Doha agreement, something they don't want, at least overtly.
US Soldiers and the Taliban aren't even separated by a barrier in some places. They aren't even bothered at this point.
The Taliban won't harm troops as it'd breach the Doha agreement, something they don't want, at least overtly.
The Pentagon said 16,000 in evacuated from Kabul Airport in the past 24 hours and 37,000 in total.
The White House say 10,600 in 24 hours and 48,000 in total.
Both announced within an hour of each other for same period.
The White House say 10,600 in 24 hours and 48,000 in total.
Both announced within an hour of each other for same period.
https://twitter.com/MGwin46/status/1429925858928627714?s=19
A Former 🇦🇺 Australian embassy guard stood in sewer filled moat outside Kabul airport in #Afghanistan for hours yesterday before being told they couldn't enter as they didn't have a visa stamp in their passport.
Story: ab.co/3ybLGbQ
Story: ab.co/3ybLGbQ
Associated Press say a 🇺🇸 US Military helicopter picked up 16 Americans a 2 hours flight away from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
nypost.com/2021/08/23/mor…
nypost.com/2021/08/23/mor…
The 🇺🇳 United Nations say 500 tons of medical supplies including severe malnutrition kits and surgical equipment due across Afghanistan this week is stuck because of Kabul airport restrictions.
🇺🇸 US President Joe Biden will decide whether to extend the August 31st deadline for evacuations within the next 24 hours so as to give the military time to prepare.
He is expected to face near universal calls to extend the timeline from #G7 leaders later today.
He is expected to face near universal calls to extend the timeline from #G7 leaders later today.
I shall sign off for tonight.
Consider supporting a local refugee charity. Thousands of Afghans who helped keep our armed forces safe, now find themselves with little more than the clothes on their back.
They treated our soldiers as their own, it's our turn to repay the favour.
Consider supporting a local refugee charity. Thousands of Afghans who helped keep our armed forces safe, now find themselves with little more than the clothes on their back.
They treated our soldiers as their own, it's our turn to repay the favour.
There's story a about a Ukrainian plane which departed Kabul Airport being hijacked and flown to Iran.
HOWEVER
The 🇺🇦 Ukrainian government have clarified that the plane flew to Iran to refuel before carrying on.
It appears it was literally lost in translation.
HOWEVER
The 🇺🇦 Ukrainian government have clarified that the plane flew to Iran to refuel before carrying on.
It appears it was literally lost in translation.
The Qatar Emirati Air Force (QEAF) are able to operate quicker flights to and from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan due to their ability to overfly Iran.
🇶🇦 QEAF Boeing C-17A #LHOB242
🇶🇦 QEAF Boeing C-17A #LHOB257
🇶🇦 QEAF Boeing C-17A #LHOB242
🇶🇦 QEAF Boeing C-17A #LHOB257
The current locations of visible Military Aircraft contributing to the evacuation from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
Barring the Qatari Air Force, most fly around Iran thus adding time.
Note: This is not all aircraft as some don't have transponders on.
Barring the Qatari Air Force, most fly around Iran thus adding time.
Note: This is not all aircraft as some don't have transponders on.
Returning from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
🇬🇧 RAF Boeing C-17A #NAG90XT
🇦🇺 RAAF C30J Hercules #MAMBO60
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH621
🇬🇧 RAF Boeing C-17A #NAG90XT
🇦🇺 RAAF C30J Hercules #MAMBO60
🇺🇸 USAF Boeing C-17A #RCH621
NEW - This is the conditions fleeing Afghans are faced with at Kabul Airport in #Afghanishtan.
Taken early this morning August 24th 2021.
Taken early this morning August 24th 2021.
Fighters in Panjshir District, #Afghanistan prepare soviet era weapons as they expect a major Taliban offensive to begin in the area.
🇪🇸 Spanish Defence Minister says the situation on the ground means they won't get everyone out of #Afghanistan that they want to.
"The Taliban are becoming more aggressive, there is gunfire, violence is more obvious,"
"We will keep trying until the end,"
ndtv.com/world-news/spa…
"The Taliban are becoming more aggressive, there is gunfire, violence is more obvious,"
"We will keep trying until the end,"
ndtv.com/world-news/spa…
🇩🇪 The German Foreign Minister is trying to get 🇹🇷 Turkey to lead a civilian Airlift operatio after August 31st.
"We are talking with the United States, Turkey and other partners with the aim of facilitating a civil operation of Kabul airport to enable the evacuation of people."
"We are talking with the United States, Turkey and other partners with the aim of facilitating a civil operation of Kabul airport to enable the evacuation of people."
🇨🇳 China has responded to the 🇬🇧 proposal to place sanctions in the Taliban.
“Imposing sanctions and pressure at every turn cannot solve the problem and will only be counterproductive.”
The 🇺🇳 United Nations also warned sanctions harm civilians more than those intended.
“Imposing sanctions and pressure at every turn cannot solve the problem and will only be counterproductive.”
The 🇺🇳 United Nations also warned sanctions harm civilians more than those intended.
The 🇪🇺 European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has said the EU will increase its humanitarian aid budget for Afghans from €50m (£43m) to more than €200m (£171m). This will take effect immediately.
Member states have all agreed to this.
Member states have all agreed to this.
🇦🇺 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday revealed 5 overnight flights, Monday into Tuesday, by the RAAF evacuated approximately 650 people.
This takes the total number airlifted out of Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan by Australian Forces since August 15th to 1,700.
This takes the total number airlifted out of Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan by Australian Forces since August 15th to 1,700.
.@Airbnb's boss says it will host 20,000 Afghan refugees globally at its own cost.
If you want to host a refugee family, see thread for information.
If you want to host a refugee family, see thread for information.
https://twitter.com/bchesky/status/1430067315228352512?s=19
I'm trying to bring a worldwide perspective now. I will also NOT be stopping on August 31st, much more is bound to happen afterwards.
If you'd like to support me, you can do so below. I am using some £ on calls to embassies on behalf of Afghans.
paypal.me/AlexanderTiffin
If you'd like to support me, you can do so below. I am using some £ on calls to embassies on behalf of Afghans.
paypal.me/AlexanderTiffin
Ajmal Ghani, cousin of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had been pictured at arriving at Dulles Airport, Washington D.C.
He is the CEO of the NGO/Policy Forum; Afghanistan Council and usually resides in the United.
He is the CEO of the NGO/Policy Forum; Afghanistan Council and usually resides in the United.
Afghans outside Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan try to shelter from the blistering sun whilst the wait on hope of being called forward.
Right now, 3:48pm local time, it is 33°C / 92°F with little to no wind.
Right now, 3:48pm local time, it is 33°C / 92°F with little to no wind.
Afghans beg for their safety from a putrid sewage channel outside Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan earlier today, August 24th 2021.
#AfghanistanCrisis
#AfghanistanCrisis
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the Taliban are no longer allowing Afghan nationals to go to Kabul airport because of the chaotic situation there.
At a news conference, he said crowds at the airport should go home and their "security would be guaranteed."
At a news conference, he said crowds at the airport should go home and their "security would be guaranteed."
Taliban blame chaos on US inviting people to the airport to board planes.
"We ask the Americans, don't encourage Afghans to leave... We need their talent."
Afghans are no longer permitted to leave the country or travel to Kabul Airport.
"We ask the Americans, don't encourage Afghans to leave... We need their talent."
Afghans are no longer permitted to leave the country or travel to Kabul Airport.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says he does not think that the 31st August deadline for evacuations from Kabul will be extended.
He adds there is enough time to get foreign nationals out in time and that the Taliban are "not in favour" of allowing Afghans to leave anymore.
He adds there is enough time to get foreign nationals out in time and that the Taliban are "not in favour" of allowing Afghans to leave anymore.
NEW - Taliban:
Afghans Citizens are no longer permitted to travel to Kabul airport to leave Afghanistan via any foreign military planes. Nobody.
Those already at Hamid Karzai International Airport must leave and return home without delay.
US & UK yet to respond.
Afghans Citizens are no longer permitted to travel to Kabul airport to leave Afghanistan via any foreign military planes. Nobody.
Those already at Hamid Karzai International Airport must leave and return home without delay.
US & UK yet to respond.
TENS OF THOUSANDS of at risk Afghans are now effectively trapped without an options.
Dual nationals will face extreme difficulties getting to Kabup airport too.
Dual nationals will face extreme difficulties getting to Kabup airport too.
British soldiers at Kabul Airport have now been told to expect the Taliban to become increasing more aggressive towards crowds near the perimeter.
21,000 people were evacuated from Kabul airport in last 24 hours.
• 37 🇺🇸 US military flights carrying 12,700 evacuees
• 57 coalition flights carrying 8,900.
12,700 is largest number evacuated by US military in 24-hour period to date.
58,000 evacuated since August 14th.
• 37 🇺🇸 US military flights carrying 12,700 evacuees
• 57 coalition flights carrying 8,900.
12,700 is largest number evacuated by US military in 24-hour period to date.
58,000 evacuated since August 14th.
US Forces still have to periodically clear the immediate vicinity of the runway using their Armoured vehicles.
Desperate Afghans are getting through the perimeter and causing issues as can be seen in this video.
Desperate Afghans are getting through the perimeter and causing issues as can be seen in this video.
CIA head meets with Taliban Leader
"For Baradar, playing the role of counterpart to a CIA director comes with a tinge of irony 11 years after the spy agency arrested him in a joint CIA-Pakistani operation that put him in prison for eight years"
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
"For Baradar, playing the role of counterpart to a CIA director comes with a tinge of irony 11 years after the spy agency arrested him in a joint CIA-Pakistani operation that put him in prison for eight years"
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the 🇬🇧 RAF has evacuated 9,000 people out of Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan on 57 flights in total.
Following the #G7 meeting 🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister Johnson said:
"The number one condition that we're insisting on is safe passage beyond the 31st, so beyond the initial phase for those who want to leave Afghanistan."
They've agreed to a "roadmap" on how to engage with the Taliban.
"The number one condition that we're insisting on is safe passage beyond the 31st, so beyond the initial phase for those who want to leave Afghanistan."
They've agreed to a "roadmap" on how to engage with the Taliban.
🇪🇺 European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen following the G7 meeting:
Most EU staff evacuated. Says Nations have a "moral duty" to help Afghans, especially women and children.
Adds "safe passages" should be opened for refugees wishing to leave Afghanistan.
Most EU staff evacuated. Says Nations have a "moral duty" to help Afghans, especially women and children.
Adds "safe passages" should be opened for refugees wishing to leave Afghanistan.
BREAKING- The Taliban have appointed former Guantanamo detainee Abdul Qayyum Zakir as acting Defense Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Source: @AlJazeera_World
Source: @AlJazeera_World
🇪🇸 Spanish Troops at Kabul Airport this evening talking Afghans into the airport.
🇫🇮 A Finnish Soldier ar Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan carrying a baby to safety.
It's not just Afghan refugees who have no facilities at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
Troops have to find a space amongst the Afghans to get a rest themselves.
Troops have to find a space amongst the Afghans to get a rest themselves.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the "completion of the mission by August 31st depends on continued coordination with the Taliban."
Biden has asked for contingency plans to be drawn up in case time line needs to change.
Biden has asked for contingency plans to be drawn up in case time line needs to change.
Haven't seen this confirmed anywhere else yet. However, adding to thread as it is relevant.
I do know UK forces are unaware of any drawdown by US forces at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
I do know UK forces are unaware of any drawdown by US forces at Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan.
https://twitter.com/LucasFoxNews/status/1430242728990973953?s=19
US President Joe Biden is due to address the nation at 4:30 ET, 9:30 BST.
His original address was delayed earlier for an unknown reason.
His original address was delayed earlier for an unknown reason.
Joe Biden's Press Secretary Jen Psaki us briefing reporters ahead of Biden speech.
She won’t discuss troop withdrawals saying The Pentagon should discuss that, Asked if that means evacuations will wind down before 31 August, to facilitate troop withdrawals, Psaki says: correct.
She won’t discuss troop withdrawals saying The Pentagon should discuss that, Asked if that means evacuations will wind down before 31 August, to facilitate troop withdrawals, Psaki says: correct.
NEW - The US Embassy in Kabul accidentally sent this message to people registered with them as being in #Afghanistan.
This message was rescinded 32 minutes later as it was meant to follow US President Joe Biden's Address.
US citizens are getting final call to depart.
This message was rescinded 32 minutes later as it was meant to follow US President Joe Biden's Address.
US citizens are getting final call to depart.
U.S. Troop withdrawal from Kabul Airport in #Afghanistan corroborated.
Numbers currently small, but will increase over next few days.
5,000 U.S. troops remain with 1000 UK forces, along with smaller numbers of other partner nations.
Numbers currently small, but will increase over next few days.
5,000 U.S. troops remain with 1000 UK forces, along with smaller numbers of other partner nations.
https://twitter.com/DanLamothe/status/1430256100012707842?s=19
BREAKING - The Taliban in Kabul have called for reinforcements as word of the U.S. withdrawal is already increasing tensions on tne streets.
UK troops ate only just being briefed on U.S. withdrawals right now.
The 1st US troops left hours ago. UK Commanders on ground and Embassy staff had no idea.
Preparations for a disruptive night are being hastily planned.
The 1st US troops left hours ago. UK Commanders on ground and Embassy staff had no idea.
Preparations for a disruptive night are being hastily planned.
U.S. President Joe Biden is now 23 minutes late for his Address to the Nation that was already pushed back by hours.
I don't have much to report on Joe Biden's Address. A big part was on domestic policy and the rest had widely reported earlier today.
Press in attendance feel speech given isn't what was originally intended from indications they'd be given.
Press in attendance feel speech given isn't what was originally intended from indications they'd be given.
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