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100,000 Afghans Were Airlifted Out Of Kabul. What Happened To Those Who Weren't?

100,000 Afghans Were Airlifted Out Of Kabul. What Happened To Those Who Weren't?

FromConsider This from NPR


100,000 Afghans Were Airlifted Out Of Kabul. What Happened To Those Who Weren't?

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's been two years since the Taliban entered Kabul, throwing the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan into chaos. Crowds of people desperate to leave the country surrounded the airport. Tens of thousands of Afghans were airlifted out before American troops pulled out. Many more are still trying to reach the U.S. Some are risking their lives to cross the border from Mexico.NPR's Tom Bowman has the story of one family who traveled from Afghanistan to Virginia, by way of Pakistan and Mexico, to get medical care for their young daughter.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.