Race to reopen Kabul airport with many still desperate to flee Afghanistan

After their rapid takeover, the Taliban have sought to calm the fears, including pledging to let women and girls attend school and allow people to travel freely, but many remain sceptical.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021 - 16:21

Kathy Gannon, Tameem Akhgar and Isabel Debre, Associated Press

Qatar’s leading diplomat has said experts are racing to reopen Kabul’s airport but warned it is not clear when flights will resume, with many people still desperate to flee Afghanistan’s new Taliban leaders.

After their rapid takeover, the Taliban have sought to calm the fears, including pledging to let women and girls attend school and allow people to travel freely, but many remain sceptical.