Published 18:34 IST, August 24th 2021
France to end evacuation prematurely if US withdraws troops from Afghanistan on August 31
France has indicated a permanent halt of refugee extraction from Afghanistan by August 26, Thursday i.e. five days ahead of the stipulated date.
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France Foreign Ministry is set to pull off a permanent halt of refugee extraction from Afghanistan by August 26, five days ahe of stipulated date, said French Foreign Minister Chief of Staff Nicholas Roche. As per reports, France has decided to stop evacuation process if United States (US) withdraws Defence Forces on August 31, Roche ded. anuncement came after US President Joe Biden temporarily decided to stick to August 31 deline on Monday.
France has airlifted over 2000 first nationals and Afghans who have helped US and allies during Western missions in war-torn country. Meanwhile, about 62 French nationals still await evacuation while authorities review refugee requests. evacuees have been temporarily stationed at France Military airbase in Abu Dhabi airport, Dubai. refugees and French nationals will be accommodated in France after successful completion of documentation process, informed French President Emanuel Macron.
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ditionally, Spain has also declared withdrawal of evacuation aids citing acceleration of Taliban-induced violence in Afghanistan. As of Tuesday, Spain has evacuated 700 people from war-torn nation, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles told news rio Cena Ser.
US President Joe Biden sticks to August 31 deline to end evacuation
US President on Monday temporarily decided to stick to August 31 deline to withdraw evacuation aids from Afghanistan following global pressure. Several Western countries called 'red line' mission impossible given huge number of people who are waiting to be evacuated. UK along with or Group of Seven (G7) countries have sought an extension for extraction process.
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According to reports, Group of Seven (G7) leers from Cana, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and United Kingdom have decided to conduct an emergency summit meeting on Tuesday. In meeting, heed by United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is supposed to request President Joe Biden about evacuation problem. Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass along with a French representative at G7 has also insisted that Biden should consider extending deline for safe retrieval of first nationals from Afghanistan.
Taliban warns US of 'consequences' on extending deline
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden h sent CIA Chief William J Burns to meet Taliban leers ahe of August 31 deline. However, Taliban h refused to offer an extension and warned US and its allies of "consequences" if y remained in Kabul beyond August 31.
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In or major decisions to be taken at meeting, G7 leers have unanimously decided to refuse recognition of Taliban as an ministration. leers will also unify to work closely and push Taliban regime to comply with promises me regarding recognition of civil and women rights in country.
(With inputs from AP) (Im: AP/& @Francein US/Twitter representative)
18:34 IST, August 24th 2021