A former interpreter who is stuck in Afghanistan has filed legal action against the Home Office over his rejection from the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme. The interpreter, who the PA news agency is not naming, claims he was accepted on to the scheme by the Ministry of Defence after working for both…
Legal Action Filed Against Home Office Over Former Interpreter Barred From UK
Ex-UK Minister: Afghans Shot, Raped, Tortured
A former British minister told the UK Parliament on Monday that one of the Afghans he is seeking to help has been shot, another raped and a third person tortured. The opposition Labour Party’s Chris Bryant told the Commons he had raised 143 cases of Afghans connected with his constituency with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab,…
Taliban Pledges to Protect Humanitarian Workers and Grant Afghans Access to Aid: UN
The Taliban has pledged to protect humanitarian aid workers operating in Afghanistan and ensure aid is delivered to Afghans in need, a senior United Nations official has said. At the request of the secretary-general, U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths visited the country where he met with the Taliban’s nominal leader, Mullah Baradar, and other officials of…
Tang Jingyuan: How Biden and Xi View ‘Competition’ Is Different; China’s Bid to Take Over the US
How can China dethrone the United States on the world stage? Do they have a plan? As we continue to delve into the idea of information warfare—in particular, how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) plays this strategy—the idea of the CCP taking over is not fiction. The reality is that the current CCP leadership is…
Congressman: At Least 500 Americans Stranded in Afghanistan, Contradicting White House Estimates
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), whose office has been working to evacuate two elderly U.S. citizens from Afghanistan, said that it’s likely about 500 Americans remain stranded in the country, a figure that is at odds with estimates provided by White House officials. “Unless we continue and get the rest of our American citizens, and all…
Taliban Accused of Executing Pregnant Afghan Police Officer in Front of Family
The Taliban terrorist group has been accused of killing an 8-month pregnant policewoman in front of her family over the weekend, according to witnesses. The incident comes amid mounting concerns and reports of repression against women in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s rule. A spokesperson for the group denied the accusations while speaking to the BBC,…
UK–US Alliance of ‘Fundamental Importance’ Despite Afghan Fiasco: Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he believes “passionately” in the “fundamental importance” of the UK’s alliance with the United States despite recent events in Afghanistan. Johnson made the comment in the House of Commons after Conservative former cabinet minister Dr. Liam Fox urged him to “reject those voices calling for the UK…
UK–US Alliance of ‘Fundamental Importance’ Despite Afghan Fiasco, Johnson Says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sept. 6 he believes “passionately” in the “fundamental importance” of the UK’s alliance with the United States, despite recent events in Afghanistan. Johnson made the comment in the House of Commons after Conservative former Cabinet minister Dr. Liam Fox urged him to “reject those voices calling for the…
State Department Says It Cannot Confirm If Taliban Is Holding American Planes Hostage in Afghanistan
The U.S. Department of State said it cannot confirm whether six planes holding American citizens are being held hostage by the Taliban in a northern Afghanistan city. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Fox News on Sunday that the planes are being “held hostage for demands right…
UK Minister Apologises Over Afghan Veteran Suicide Blunder
A UK minister has apologised after saying British veterans who served in Afghanistan had committed suicide over what happened in the country recently without verifying the information. Speaking during a round of media interviews on Monday, Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said he knew of veterans who had committed suicide. “I know, unfortunately, there have been…
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