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In pics: Afghans desperate to flee Taliban amid rushed evacuation in Kabul

Last updated on - Aug 17, 2021, 15:15 IST
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Afghanistan evacuation

French soldiers stand guard as French nationals and their Afghan colleagues wait to board a military transport plane at the airport in Kabul. (Credits: AFP)

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Afghanistan evacuation

French ambassador to Afghanistan David Martinon (L) with French and Afghan nationals to board a French military transport. (Credits: AFP)

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French and Afghan nationals line up to board a French military transport plane at the Kabul airport. (Credits: AFP)

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Afghanistan evacuation

Afghans wait for evacuation after the Taliban's stunning military takeover of the country. (Credits: AFP)

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French and Afghan nationals waiting for their evacuation in the protection of the French guards. (Credits: AFP)

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French nationals and their Afghan colleagues wait to board a French military transport plane at the airport in Kabul. (Credits: AFP)

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Afghan nationals line up to board a French military transport for their evacuation. (Credits: AFP)

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