Mr. Biden and other global leaders have acknowledged that many will not get out before the deadline. That includes those who worked for the American military or the U.S. Embassy since 2001 and were eligible to immigrate to the United States. “We are very actively working to help them get to the airport, get on a plane and get out of Afghanistan,” Mr. Blinken said. When he was asked about the assurances from the Taliban, Mr. Blinken said that the U.S. government was not under any illusions. ‘Heartbreaking and terrifying.’ Two nonprofit groups are making a last-minute attempt to help Afghan women escape.

Source: International New York Times August 29, 2021 15:33 UTC