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Afghanistan refugees: how many are being evacuated and where will they go?

How many people have been evacuated from Afghanistan? At least 12,000 people have been evacuated via Kabul airport since the start of a tumultuous rescue effort last Sunday.

How many people have been evacuated from Afghanistan?

At least 12,000 people have been evacuated via Kabul airport since the start of a tumultuous rescue effort last Sunday. They include a mix of western government staff and aid agency workers, as well as Afghan residents who have worked with western governments or their agencies, or are perceived to be particularly at risk due to the nature of their work, such as

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