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I fled Kabul in 1992, and I'm having disturbing flashbacks
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Zarlasht Halaimzai, who fled Afghanistan nearly 30 years ago, writes that Western forces must do more to assist Afghans who fought for democracy to safely escape a country that once again has fallen into the hands of the Taliban.
When President Joe Biden came into office, he was not wed to the deal his predecessor had negotiated with the Taliban. And yet, he chose to abide by it -- extending the withdrawal deadline only slightly from May 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. From there, the Taliban knew they simply had to bide their time before reclaiming power.More Related News