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Thousands of Afghans can't access the airport. Those who can recall Taliban threats, abuse PBS News
As more American and allied flights leave the capital of Afghanistan Thursday, an ever-growing panic descends on the city. More American troops and marines arrived, but despite U.S. efforts, Taliban fighters are hindering movement toward the Kabul airport, leaving thousands of civilians trapped. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Jane Ferguson reports on the situation in Kabul. Aired on 08/19/2021.
What went wrong in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan? Two lawmakers weigh in - PBS NewsHour
For more context on the volatile situation in Afghanistan and the U.S. response, Judy Woodruff speaks to Republican Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan, an Iraq war veteran who worked in Afghanistan as a conflict analyst from 2013-2015, and Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, who served as a marine infantry commander in Afghanistan in 2012. Aired on 08/19/2021.