U.S. effort to resettle Afghan refugees faces major hurdles
The resettlement operation is grappling with issues ranging from the uncertain immigration status of many evacuees, to limited social resources and permanent housing for the new arrivals.
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Afghan refugee opens up about coming to U.S.
An Afghan refugee who worked with the U.S. military as an interpreter and contractor for roughly 6 years speaks anonymously about why he came to America and what is means for him and his family. "My life is safe here," he said. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more of his story.
Biden defends U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal
President Biden doubled down on his decision to end America's longest war and withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan. In a defiant address to the nation, he called the evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies an "extraordinary success." Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden defends U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Biden fiercely defended pulling the U.S. out of Afghanistan, adding that a majority of Americans who wanted to evacuate were able to do so. He vowed to help those still there. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Afghan refugees face uncertain future after fleeing
Thousands of Afghan families are being housed at a U.S. air base in Qatar. Many brought no more than a bag of belongings and don't know where they're heading next. Charlie D'Agata reports from Doha, Qatar.
Future of U.S.-Afghanistan relations
President Biden may have ended the "forever war" in Afghanistan, but as The Washington Post reports, the next phase of U.S. entanglement with the country "could also prove perilous." The Washington Post's diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the future of U.S. counterterrorism efforts and the uncertainty facing tens of thousands of Afghan allies who are now refugees.
Afghan refugees face uncertain future
American troops have evacuated roughly 117,000 Afghans from the country since the end of July, ahead of the final U.S. troop withdrawal. Krish O'Mara Vignarajah of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the efforts her group is making to help Afghan refugees.
Afghans arrive in U.S. to be resettled
As the U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan ends, tens of thousands of America's Afghan war allies are arriving in America to be resettled. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM to discuss the strain being put on the immigration bureaucracy and resettlement agencies.
Taliban declares victory in Afghanistan
The Taliban has officially declared victory in Afghanistan after the last U.S. troops withdrew, ending America's longest war. Many Afghans are fearful about what their lives under Taliban rule will look like. BBC Pakistan and Afghanistan correspondent Secunder Kermani join CBSN AM from Kabul to discuss what comes next for the country.
"Save The Children" helping Afghan refugees
"Save The Children" is helping Afghan refugees, particularly families and children, as they come to the United States. Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais, the senior director for U.S. emergencies for "Save The Children" joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about what the group is doing to help.
Reflecting on Afghanistan after 20 years of war
David Martin has covered the war in Afghanistan from its beginning. He joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss his insight into the end of America's longest war.
U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
The last U.S. military plane left Afghanistan, ending America's longest war of nearly two decades. Ed O’Keefe takes a look at the final days.
U.S. carries out drone strike against ISIS-K
Despite a successful drone strike against ISIS-K, the Biden administration warned that additional attacks in the region were highly likely in the coming days. Skyler Henry has more on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
Americans still awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan
The State Department announced on Saturday that nearly 350 Americans are still trying to evacuate from Afghanistan as the U.S. deadline to withdraw looms. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Evacuations continue one day after Kabul bombing
The race to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies continues following Thursday's suicide bombing. CBS News' Skyler Henry reported from the White House on President Biden's vow for revenge. Then, retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt joined CBSN with what to expect next.
Afghan kids arriving in U.S. without family
Children fleeing the chaos in Afghanistan are arriving in the U.S. without the rest of their families. Immigration officials are working to find these children a place to stay. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez broke the story, and he spoke with Vladimir Duthiers about it on CBSN.
Evacuations resume after attack in Kabul
A day after a suicide bomber killed more than 170 people, desperate Afghans returned to the Kabul airport hoping to be on one of the last evacuation planes out. Charlie D’Agata shares more.
Here's how to help Afghan refugees
Organizations across the globe are working to address Afghanistan's growing humanitarian emergency. Here's how you can get involved.
Officials warn another attack in Kabul is likely
President Biden’s national security advisers warned him that another attack in Kabul is “likely.” The attack that left more than 170 dead, including 13 U.S. service members, has fueled criticism of the withdrawal. Nancy Cordes reports.
What's next for Afghan refugees?
Evacuation flights out of Kabul, Afghanistan, resumed after a deadly suicide bombing outside the city's airport Thursday. Thousands of refugees have already arrived in the U.S. with more expected. Ahmadullah Sediqi, a former Afghan interpreter and Special Immigrant Visa ambassador with No One Left Behind, joined CBSN to discuss what comes next for these refugees and for those still in Afghanistan.
Biden vows retaliation after Kabul attack
President Biden vowed retaliation against the people who carried out suicide bombings around the Kabul airport. Nancy Cordes shares the latest.
Pentagon: More attacks likely before evacuation ends
The Pentagon warned that more attacks against American forces and Afghans are likely before the evacuation is over. David Martin has more on what the military expects.
Some Afghan refugee children are arriving in the U.S. unaccompanied
U.S. immigration officials have designated at least 34 Afghan children as unaccompanied minors, sending some of them to government shelters for undocumented migrant youth.
What evacuees need to do to enter the U.S.
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan since August 14, but few Afghans have actually entered the U.S. Stef Kight, a political reporter with Axios, explains the steps people leaving Afghanistan need to take to get into the country.
ISIS-K claims responsibility for deadly Kabul attack
Hours after the U.S. warned of an imminent attack, bomb blasts tore through the packed crowds around the Kabul airport, killing U.S. service members and Afghans. ISIS-K has claimed responsibility. Charlie D’Agata reports.
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