Blinken arrives in Qatar as four Americans leave Afghanistan
Source: Reuters
DOHA, Sept 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar on Monday as Washington seeks support for the evacuation of Americans and at-risk Afghans left behind in Afghanistan and build a consensus among allies on how to respond to the Taliban.
A senior State Department official told reporters on Blinken's flight that Washington has facilitated the safe departure of four more Americans overland from Afghanistan. read more
"This is the first overland evacuation facilitated by the State Department," the official said, adding that the Taliban were aware of the operation and did not impede safe passage of the individuals.
https://www.reuters.com/world/four-americans-evacuated-afghanistan-overland-state-dept-official-2021-09-06/
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