The Taliban abducted Frerichs in January 2020. The U.S. released drug lord Bashir Noorzai to secure Frerichs' release....
So weird this happens right before midterms that might produce a red wave....
The U.S. also fears Putin will use nuclear weapons if the army remains stalled in Ukraine....
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station forced to seek shelter....
"Oh yea, btw, what were the pronouns of all the Americans you abandoned to the Taliban?"...
"People chose not to leave. That's their business. That's their right."...
How are we supposed to get U.S. citizens out of Afghanistan if the State Department keeps issuing these security alerts?...
"A defense official said he grew nauseated as he considered how many Afghan allies would be left behind."...
"'Happy to die here, but with dignity and pride,' another said, while a third accused the U.S. of prioritizing Afghan government elites with contacts in the U.S...
"The extent of the breach and the perpetrators behind the attack remains unclear at this time. "...
British paratroopers are around the country rescuing their citizens. The military couldn't explain why they are not doing that for American citizens....
Even if you're in Kabul the flights are first-come, first-serve....
Biden admin threatens Taliban with a "response" if stranded Americans are harmed. ...
"Responsible nations must not shrink from scrutiny of their human rights record. Rather, they should be transparent with the intent to grow and do better."...
"filed a notice of intent with the State Department, claiming they suffered the massive loss 'as a result of the U.S. Government’s breach of its NAFTA obligations.'"...
All U.S. diplomatic posts are "strongly encouraged" to use the department's resources "to promote policy objectives to advance racial equity and support for underserved communities," especially on May 25 and during June to commemorate Juneteenth, according to Blinken's memo.
