Afghanistan: Kabul evacuation operations complete, says France

Paris - Will continue to help, affirms Defence Minister Florence Parly

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By Reuters

Published: Sat 28 Aug 2021, 7:47 AM

Last updated: Sat 28 Aug 2021, 8:07 AM

France has finished its evacuation operation from Afghanistan's capital, Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Twitter on Friday.

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She said France would continue to help those who need protection to depart Afghanistan. During the operation, nearly 3,000 people, including more than 2,600 Afghans, had been brought to France, Parly said.

Reuters

Published: Sat 28 Aug 2021, 7:47 AM

Last updated: Sat 28 Aug 2021, 8:07 AM

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