DND keeps a close eye on repatriation of OFWs in conflict-torn Afghanistan

The Department of National Defense will defer to the Department of Foreign Affairs’ plans to repatriate overseas Filipino workers affected by the rapidly evolving armed conflict in Afghanistan with the resurgence of Taliban.

However, the DND is closely monitoring the situation and the developments on the ground, said Director Arsenio Andolong, DND spokesperson, on Monday, Aug. 16.“Kapag inutusan kami ni Presidente na magcraft ng plano, susunod kami although may existing plans na for evacuation and repatriation ,” he added.

Tension rose over the weekend as Taliban reclaimed almost all major cities in Afghanistan, including its capital Kabul. This, after the United States withdrew its 5,000 military support force in the country 20 years after they defeated Taliban in 2001. The DND has been a dependable force in terms of bringing home Filipinos who are caught in armed conflicts abroad.

According to the DFA, there are an estimated 130 Filipinos living in Afghanistan. Please help our countrymen 🙏🏼

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