Due to increased violence between Taliban militants and the Afghan security forces and the continued withdrawal of US troops from the country, Americans in Afghanistan are urged to flee the country.
Saturday, Embassy issued a statement It is recommended that Americans leave Afghanistan as soon as possible.
The statement read: “The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to immediately use available commercial flights to choose to leave Afghanistan.”
“In view of security conditions and reduced personnel, even in Kabul, the ability of the embassy to assist American citizens in Afghanistan is extremely limited.”
The British government also told British nationals to leave Afghanistan immediately.
Although the US Embassy is willing to use its limited resources to try to help Americans flee Afghanistan, it advises people not to rely on government flights to leave Afghanistan.
In April, the State Department ordered embassy staff who can work outside Afghanistan to leave the country.
The Biden administration plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by the end of August, and violence has increased.
The latest move to prompt Americans to leave the country is in Taliban The second city that can surpass Afghanistan.
On Saturday, declare the capital Xie Bergen fellHowever, government forces still control the airport and military base outside of Shebergerham.
The takeover took place a day after the Taliban took control of Zaranji, the capital of Nimruz.
After the news that another city was controlled TalibanLater, the US Embassy issued a statement criticizing the organization.
“We condemn the Taliban’s new violent offensive against Afghan cities,” Statement reading.
“These actions by the Taliban to enforce their rule by force are unacceptable and contradict their support for a negotiated settlement in the Doha peace process. They have shown wanton disregard for the welfare and rights of civilians and will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in this country. “
The embassy continues to call for a “comprehensive ceasefire” to end violence and political conflict.
Photo: AFP/WAKIL KOHSAR
