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Meanwhile, In Kabul

Bodger at 3:09 pm August 26, 2021

Two Blast Near #Kabul_Airport . more than 16 people's died and 30+ people wounded.#Blast21 #Blast #explosion #Afganistan #Taliban #Talibans #KabulAiport #Kabul pic.twitter.com/DMeWsykGvn

— Raj Saha (@rajsahaofficial) August 26, 2021

This afternoon.

Earlier…

We can confirm an explosion outside Kabul airport. Casualties are unclear at this time. We will provide additional details when we can.

— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021

BREAKING: The Pentagon confirms there was an explosion outside of Kabul airport in Afghanistan. Casualties are unclear at this time. pic.twitter.com/IXAbk3GNea

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 26, 2021

This afternoon.

Via CNN:

An explosion was reported outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Thursday, according to two US officials.
The blast happened at one of the entry gates of the airport and appears to be a suicide attack, according to three US officials. Crowds of Afghans have been gathering at the gates trying to gain access to the airport. One official said there are injuries among Afghans, but there is no information yet on any US casualties.

Update: An official has told Reuters that US Service members are among those injured in the blast, according to initial information.

Update: At least 13 people dead , including children, and wounded many Taliban guards, a Taliban official told Reuters.

More as we get it.

The Great Game

Bodger at 9:47 am August 16, 2021

This is, perhaps, one of the saddest images I’ve seen from #Afghanistan. A people who are desperate and abandoned. No aid agencies, no UN, no government. Nothing. pic.twitter.com/LCeDEOR3lR

— Nicola Careem (@NicolaCareem) August 16, 2021

This morning.

Kabul, Afghanistan.

Chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans try to flee Taliban (BBC)

Pic: BBC

Meanwhile…

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has confirmed that there are 23 Irish citizens currently in Afghanistan, adding that he is “very concerned” about the situation.

Speaking this morning, Minister Coveney said the Department of Foreign Affairs has been in contact with the 23 citizens directly, and about 15 of those are looking to leave Afghanistan.

The Minister said the Department has been helping those get bookings on commercial flights which have now been cancelled.

Coveney confirms 23 Irish citizens stranded in Afghanistan (Independent.ie)