UN chief warns Afghanistan ‘spinning out of control’ amid Taliban offensive
‘Continued urban conflict will mean continued carnage – with civilians paying the highest price,’ says Antonio Guterres
‘Continued urban conflict will mean continued carnage – with civilians paying the highest price,’ says Antonio Guterres
Taliban attempting to isolate Kabul, but capital city not facing ‘imminent threat,’ says Pentagon
Soldiers will evacuate personnel as Taliban surges
After int’l meeting for peace in Afghanistan, US peace broker says gov’t imposed by force to be considered ‘pariah’ state
Situation very fluid, but UN continues to serve civilians, says Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Interior Ministry will issue visas to international journalists, media workers on priority basis, says minister
Dusty outskirts of populous capital Kabul gather thousands of displaced Afghans seeking help in dire conditions
‘Some 80% of nearly quarter of million Afghans forced to flee since end-May are women, children,’ says UN agency official
Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan says Russia not considering evacuation of its embassy in Kabul
Berlin preparing flights to evacuate nationals from war-stricken country, says government spokesman