🚨 The UK has firmly denied claims that it played a role in the tragic suicide bombing at Kabul Airport last week. Reports emerged suggesting that the UK pushed for leaving a gate open, which allegedly facilitated the attack that claimed the lives of at least 170 civilians and 13 American troops. 🇬🇧✈️
In a recent statement to Sky News, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab dismissed the allegations as 'just not true … that we were pushing to leave the gate open.' Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office echoed this denial, aiming to distance British officials from the contentious claims. 🛡️
The Kabul tragedy occurred during a frantic evacuation effort, with over 17,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan since mid-August. However, Raab acknowledged that a few hundred British nationals remain, many of whom are larger families or lack proper documentation. 😟🏠
As the U.S. completes its withdrawal, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen declared that Afghanistan has 'gained full independence.' Yet, millions both inside and outside the country remain anxious about the nation's future after decades of conflict. 🌍⚖️
Global powers are carefully considering their next steps in dealing with the Taliban, whose influence seems stronger post-U.S. invasion. A spokesperson for Johnson stated, 'It is too early to dictate if and how we would work with the Taliban going forward. A lot will depend on their actions from now.' 🤔🔍
Beyond political uncertainty, the United Nations warns of a looming humanitarian crisis and potential famine in Afghanistan. The recent chaos has not only forced thousands to flee but also wreaked havoc on the Afghan economy, causing long queues at banks and doubts about the Taliban's access to foreign reserves. 🌾💔
