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Boris faces a backlash from Tory MPs over Afghanistan

16 August 2021

6:01 PM

16 August 2021

6:01 PM

After the Taliban took over Kabul and announced victory in Afghanistan, a scramble is underway by diplomats and many Afghans to flee the country. There are videos overnight of distressing scenes at Kabul airport where crowds have assembled in an attempt to get out. The US embassy has since issued an advisory to American citizens and Afghan nationals not to travel to the airport until notified.

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