This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Share this Story: Some 1,000 people awaiting Taliban flight clearance from Mazar-i-Sharif -New York TimesSome 1,000 people awaiting Taliban flight clearance from Mazar-i-Sharif -New York TimesArticle content WASHINGTON — About 1,000 people, including dozens of Americans and Afghans holding visas for the United States or other countries, remained stuck in Afghanistan for a fifth day on Sunday while awaiting Taliban clearance for flights out of the country, the New York Times reported. Try refreshing your browser, or Some 1,000 people awaiting Taliban flight clearance from Mazar-i-Sharif -New York Times Back to videoAdvertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He said the Taliban were holding passengers “hostage for demands,” but multiple reports disputed McCaul’s statement. Article content The New York Times reported that organizers of evacuation flights in Qatar said the planes in Mazar-i-Sharif had received necessary clearance and were awaiting final Taliban approval.

Source: National Post September 05, 2021 23:15 UTC