US Working to Ensure People Can Leave Afghanistan Post-Aug. 31
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The acting ambassador to Afghanistan signaled the administration is putting in place plans to ensure Americans and Afghan allies can leave the country after the withdrawal of U.S. troops by August 31. While left-leaning articles highlight that the United States and European allies accelerated their efforts to evacuate Western and local nationals from Afghanistan, right-leaning articles highlight that top Biden administration officials indicated they would soon provide long-waited details regarding the number of Americans still stranded in Afghanistan.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that the United States and European allies accelerated their efforts to evacuate Western and local nationals from Afghanistan on Wednesday. European countries including France and Germany signaled they would wrap up their evacuation missions within days.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that acting U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson said that the Biden administration is in “nascent conversations” with the Taliban to make sure Americans in Afghanistan after the exit of U.S. forces can leave safely. The ambassador’s comments come as Biden faces immense pushback from lawmakers on the August 31 deadline.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that top Biden administration officials indicated they would soon provide long-waited details regarding the number of Americans still stranded in Afghanistan. The White House has yet to reveal how many Americans have been unable to leave Afghanistan.
From the left
As Aug. 31 deadline looms, United States, European nations accelerate Afghanistan evacuation effort
The Washington Post
From the right
Biden admin under pressure to reveal number of Americans still stranded in Afghanistan
Fox News