Thousands try to flee Afghanistan as Taliban takes charge in Kabul

SUMMARY

A panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul's international airport killed several Afghan civilians in the crowds, the British military said Sunday, showing the danger still posed to those trying to flee the Taliban's takeover of the country.

By ReutersReutersAug 24, 2021 11:56:43 AM IST (Published)

US Marines provide assistance at an evacuation control checkpoint during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.

A Taliban fighter stands guard at a checkpoint in the Wazir Akbar Khan neighbourhood in the city of Kabul.

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows large crowds at the northern edge of Kabul’s international airport.

Protesters demonstrate in front of the US Embassy in support of Afghan people, in Copenhagen, Denmark. After the demonstration in front of the Pakistani embassy, the protests continue in front of the US embassy in Copenhagen.

A man yells during a demonstration in Paris after the Afghan associations in France called on people to gather at the Republic Plaza in Paris to show their solidarity toward evacuees and refugees from Afghanistan after the Taliban took power in the country. ( Image: AP)

An Afghan woman holds a placard as she stands next to Indian security forces during a protest demanding the international community to help Afghan refugees, in New Delhi.

An Afghan refugee reacts during a rally asking for justice and resettlement, outside the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR's office in Jakarta, Indonesia.

A US Marine gives a high five to a child during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan.

A child waits with her family from Afghanistan to board a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster lll at Al Udeid Air Base.