Afghan family stranded at airport fear Taliban "death sentence"
After militants murdered a relative, Farshad's family sold everything and bought tickets to Russia. They made it to Turkey, where they've been stuck for 21 days.
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After militants murdered a relative, Farshad's family sold everything and bought tickets to Russia. They made it to Turkey, where they've been stuck for 21 days.
Former president says it will lead to civilians being "slaughtered" by the Taliban.
The departure of General Scott Miller marks the symbolic end of the 20-year U.S. military mission in Afghanistan – America's longest war.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jeh Johnson that aired on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Given the history of attacks on diplomatic compounds, the Taliban's efforts to encircle cities and control roads, including in the capital, are a worry as America pulls out.
"We are ending the nation's longest war," the president said.
The insurgents are pushing toward provincial capitals, surrounding them and waiting for Afghan forces' U.S. backup to disappear.
Time is running out for thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S.
Mark Frerichs was kidnapped more than a year ago, and as American troops pack up to leave Afghanistan, his family want Mr. Biden to make sure he's not left behind, too.
President Biden has acknowledged the critical role played by thousands of interpreters, drivers and others who work closely with American forces in Afghanistan, by allowing them to come to the U.S. ahead of the final troop withdrawal, in an effort to keep them safe while they apply for entry to the United States. Charlie D'Agata spoke with those who have risked their lives and that of their families
The U.S. government is trying to figure out how to get as many as 70,000 Afghans out of their country, before they're " slaughtered by the Taliban."
About 18,000 Afghans who worked with U.S. troops as interpreters, translators or in other positions are eligible for a special immigrant visa to leave the country for their safety.
As CBS News visits the viciously contested front line, it's clear U.S. troops are leaving behind an Afghan security force struggling to fend off a resurgent Taliban.
President Ashraf Ghani's White House meeting comes as the militants capitalize on the U.S. withdrawal, and claim Afghan forces are walking away without a fight.
"Those who helped us are not going to be left behind," President Biden said Thursday.
With the drawdown from Afghanistan nearing its halfway mark, the administration has outlined few details about how to protect nearly 18,000 Afghans and their families who are eligible for visas.
U.S. forces face a deadline to withdraw by September 11, 2021.
In a letter to the White House on Wednesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen and 19 other senators asked for an increase in allotted SIVs, citing the increased Taliban threat to Afghan allies.
The insurgent group, which seems more interested in fighting than talking peace, also tells CBS News it has no problem with women exercising "basic rights.
Afghan National Security Advisor says the Taliban have many enemies in the country, which may explain why insurgents are striking "where we're weakest."
Gen. Scott Miller is the longest-serving U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Now he has to bring home American troops and gear safely as the Taliban ramp up their fight.
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The Taliban offered a three-day Muslim holiday truce. Violence has been rising since the U.S. announced it's withdrawing its remaining troops by September 11.
Many of those killed were young students, Afghan government spokesmen said.
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