The Simple Steps You Can Take Right Now To Help Afghan Refugees
The Pentagon has set a goal of evacuating 9,000 people a day from the country. Those coming to the U.S. need assistance, as do those remaining in Afghanistan.
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She Is Staying In Afghanistan To Ensure Women's Gains Aren't Lost Under Taliban Rule
Mahbooba Seraj, founder of the Afghan Women's Network, has a message for Americans watching what's happening in Afghanistan.
An Ex-Senior Afghan Official Is Hiding From The Taliban, And Growing Angry At America
"I am not safe," a former high-ranking Afghan official texts from a hidden location, saying the Taliban have sent killers after them.
Here's What The Taliban's Leadership Looks Like In 2021
It's been two decades since the Taliban had full control of Afghanistan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke to historian Carter Malkasian about who's running the Taliban now — and who's funding them.
After The Taliban Takeover Of Kabul, Here's What We Know
President Biden addressed the nation after images from the airport in the Afghan capital showed desperate people fleeing before the Taliban advance. He said he stands by his decision to withdraw.
Biden's Choices In Afghanistan Were Complicated. So Is The Fallout He Faces
The simple question of whether the U.S. should stay or go was not simple at all. Now Biden's determination to leave Afghanistan has resulted in a bigger mess than he bargained for.
Chaos At The Kabul Airport Reflects The Desperation Afghans Are Feeling
Images from the ground show hundreds if not thousands of Afghans crowding the airport, including the tarmac, in an apparent attempt to flee the country.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Leaves Country As Taliban Forces Enter Kabul
The president of the U.S.-backed Afghan government reportedly went to neighboring Tajikistan as the insurgency's forces swept into the capital Sunday.
Taliban Forces Continue Their Offensive As They Approach Kabul
As Taliban forces continue a sweeping offensive and are nearing the capital, trust in Afghanistan's government is dwindling despite the Afghan president's vow to prevent further instability.
4 Reasons A Potential Taliban Takeover In Afghanistan Matters To The World
It's not clear if the Taliban will be able to seize control of the entire country, but the speed of their advance has many inside and outside the country alarmed at the prospect.