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19 Aug 2021 | 04:54 AM UTC
Afghanistan, Pakistan: Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing is operational as of Aug. 19 /update 2
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18 Aug 2021 | 03:35 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Taliban forces maintaining checkpoints on roadways near Kabul Airport as of Aug. 18 /update 8
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18 Aug 2021 | 12:12 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Protests possible nationwide through at least late August following violent protests
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17 Aug 2021 | 01:21 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Evacuation flights resume at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul as of Aug. 17 /update 7
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16 Aug 2021 | 09:03 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Civil aviation authority officials report Kabul airport's closure, handover of airspace control to military Aug. 16 /update 6
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15 Aug 2021 | 08:56 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Evacuations from Kabul ongoing after government transfers power to Taliban Aug. 15 /update 5
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15 Aug 2021 | 04:57 PM UTC
Afghanistan: US Embassy in Kabul advises citizens to shelter in place and not travel to airport as of Aug. 15
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15 Aug 2021 | 03:55 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Government agrees to give up power to the Taliban Aug. 15 /update 4
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15 Aug 2021 | 01:11 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Government officials reportedly agree to surrender control of Kabul to Taliban as of afternoon Aug. 15 /update 1
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