UK offers £30M aid to Afghanistan's neighbours to evacuate more people

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, on Monday, reiterated collapse of Taliban-led government in Afghanistan and speculated "regional instability" in war-torn country. Raab, who has been actively engd in maintaining peace and stability since Taliban took over Afghanistan, anunced on September 13 that UK would t directly proffer any aid to extremist organisation.

According to Afghanistan-based news channel, TOLO News, UK Foreign Secretary, while speaking at UN meeting, irged to re-route aid indirectly to war-ravd country in order to render a free and safe environment.

"We will t give aid directly to Taliban as it is crucial for aid providing organisations to act freely and safely," said Dominic Raab. 

Recently, British Foreign Secretary visited Pakistan and held talks with his Pakistani counterpart to secure safe pass for Britons and ors trying to leave Afghanistan. After concluding meeting with Pakistan Foreign Secretary, he anunced £30m aid to Afghanistan's neighbours for evacuating more Afghans. While briefing media after meeting, UK Foreign Secretary reiterated that United Kingdom would continue supporting those countries who might face great demands from Afghans who may be displaced in weeks ahe.

Earlier in first week of September, top diplomat also met Amir of Qatar and Qatari Foreign Minister in Doha and discussed situation in Afghanistan. According to statement released by Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), main aim of visit was to ensure commencement of flights at Kabul airport and also to guarantee safe pass for foreign nationals and Afghans across land borders. 

Taliban dramatic takeover

Meanwhile, a series of incidents unfolded after Taliban captured national capital, Kabul on August 15, leaving people in tatters. On August 26, five days before United States pulled out its soldiers from Afghanistan, two suicide bombers killed over 200 Afghans and or nationals who flocked Kabul airport to flee war-torn country.

In dely attack, 13 US military personnel were also killed. Since n, several international organisations have been working tirelessly to help Afghans reeling under Taliban regime. On September 4, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a video mess posted on Twitter, appealed to international community to come toger in solidarity with Afghan people, especially children and women. 

(Im: AP)