U.S. caring for more than 100 unaccompanied Afghan children
While the vast majority of Afghan evacuees arriving in the U.S. this summer have been families and adults, some evacuated children have been entering the country without their parents.
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Homeland Security secretary on vetting Afghan refugees
In an exclusive CBS News interview, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told Norah O'Donnell that there are no credible or specific threats against the U.S. on the anniversary of 9/11, and also explained the vetting process for Afghan refugees.
Allegations of Afghan "child bride" cases
CBS News has learned U.S. officials are looking into cases of "child brides" among Afghans now in U.S. custody. Several women and girls say their families forced them into marriage outside of the country's international airport in Kabul so they could be eligible for evacuation. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to discuss how they were identified and what comes next.
Taliban claims total control over Afghanistan
The Taliban has claimed victory over the last region in Afghanistan to fall under their control. Meanwhile, four Americans safely departed from Afghanistan by land amid accusations the Taliban is not letting planes with evacuees take off, a senior State Department official confirmed Monday. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Taliban works to secure leadership in Afghanistan
CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is in Doha, Qatar, where Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit later this week to thank the government for its help evacuating Afghan refugees.
Secretary Blinken to visit Qatar
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Qatar to thank the nation for its support in the Afghanistan evacuation efforts. He will also discuss the future of U.S.-Afghanistan relations. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Afghan refugees seek asylum in Europe
Although nations worldwide pledged millions of dollars to help resettle Afghan refugees, many European countries are fortifying their borders and making it more difficult for refugees to enter. Haley Ott has more.
Afghan couple helps refugees escape turmoil
Thousands of Afghan refugees have been taken to Qatar, where concerns remain high over the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan. The Biden administration says it plans to admit about 50,000 Afghan refugees to the U.S. But the process of leaving the country is complicated and full of twists and turns, even for people with dual citizenship. Christina Ruffini reports.
Effort to resettle Afghans faces hurdles
The Biden administration's plan to resettle tens of thousands of Afghan refugees is facing formidable operational and legal challenges. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "CBSN AM" to talk about his latest reporting.
Afghan refugee in Calif. shares hopes, concerns
A refugee from Afghanistan, newly-arrived to join the large Afghan community living in Sacramento, California, shares his concerns for his family here and abroad, as well as his hopes for his children as they start a new life. Correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
U.S. resettling Afghan refugees
Thousands of Afghans who aided the American war effort are now staying temporarily at military bases across the U.S., awaiting further processing and more permanent housing. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "CBSN AM" to talk about where the process currently stands.
Former Afghan official on nation's future
With U.S. troops fully withdrawn from Afghanistan and the Taliban now in charge, there are fears and uncertainty of what lies ahead. Nargis Nehan, who used to serve in the Afghan government, recently fled with the help of Norway. She joined CBSN to discuss her experiences, the fight for women's rights, and what her country is now facing.
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.
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.
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