Hundreds of Afghan security forces help at Kabul airport, U.S. says

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With more U.S. troops on the way, up to 600 members of Afghan security forces have helped provide security at Kabul's airport, the scene of chaotic evacuation efforts, even as Afghanistan's military and government has collapsed, Pentagon officials said on Tuesday.

Army Major General William Taylor, with the U.S. military's Joint Staff, told a news briefing that a total of 4,000 American troops would be at the airport by the end of the day - an increase of 1,000 - and the aim is to have one flight taking off per hour.

The situation descended into disorder on Monday, with flights unable to leave because the airfield was filled with Afghans desperate to flee the Taliban. "That would have to be a decision by those individuals if that wanted to apply for a visa and to pursue that approach," Kirby said.

 

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Can anyone find the video where the Afghanistan people asked for America to come and remove the Taliban? They never wanted them gone. Thats why they won't fight to keep them out!

Aren't they sweet?

So what youre saying is the Afghan forces will only help when foreign military is helping?

Help themselves to ride outta there...

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