Photo former Afghan interpreters hold placards during a protest against the U.S. government and NATO in Kabul, Afghanistan. Psaki said Biden wanted to personally thank Miller for conducting an "orderly and safe" drawdown of US troops. Biden has faced pressure from lawmakers on both parties to come up with a plan to help evacuate Afghan military helpers before next month's US troop withdrawal. The Taliban have made rapid gains in taking over huge swaths of the country, particularly in more rural areas. said Vignarajah, whose group has helped resettle thousands of Afghans in the United States.

Source: Manila Times July 15, 2021 17:03 UTC