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'''Kabul''' is the capital city of [[Afghanistan]], located in the center of the country. As of 2005, the [[United Nations]] estimates its population at around 2,994,000.<ref>[http://esa.un.org/unup/index.asp?panel=2 UN Database of Population Statistics]</ref> | '''Kabul''' is the capital city of [[Afghanistan]], located in the center of the country. As of 2005, the [[United Nations]] estimates its population at around 2,994,000.<ref>[http://esa.un.org/unup/index.asp?panel=2 UN Database of Population Statistics]</ref> | ||
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The main airport for leaving [[Afghanistan]] is located at Kabul, resulting in a chaotic gathering of [[American]]s and refugees there in late August 2021 as the country fell to the [[Taliban]]. On August 26, 2021, an attack at the airport killed 12 American troops and wounded 15 more, plus killing civilians. | The main airport for leaving [[Afghanistan]] is located at Kabul, resulting in a chaotic gathering of [[American]]s and refugees there in late August 2021 as the country fell to the [[Taliban]]. On August 26, 2021, an attack at the airport killed 12 American troops and wounded 15 more, plus killing civilians. | ||
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| + | Canadian citizens were also stranded at the airport: | ||
| + | {{cquote|Meanwhile, Canadian citizens in Kabul say they have been standing knee-deep in what they describe as "sewage water" outside the airport, waving clearance letters for evacuation flights and shouting for help ....<ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canada-kabul-global-affairs-evacuation-toronto-1.6152849</ref>}} | ||
The [[Taliban]] quickly recaptured this entire city in order to retake control of the country amid the inept pullout of troops by [[U.S.]] President [[Joe Biden]] in August 2021, just in time for the 20th anniversary of [[9/11]]. | The [[Taliban]] quickly recaptured this entire city in order to retake control of the country amid the inept pullout of troops by [[U.S.]] President [[Joe Biden]] in August 2021, just in time for the 20th anniversary of [[9/11]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:18, August 26, 2021
Kabul is the capital city of Afghanistan, located in the center of the country. As of 2005, the United Nations estimates its population at around 2,994,000.[1]
Airport
The main airport for leaving Afghanistan is located at Kabul, resulting in a chaotic gathering of Americans and refugees there in late August 2021 as the country fell to the Taliban. On August 26, 2021, an attack at the airport killed 12 American troops and wounded 15 more, plus killing civilians.
Canadian citizens were also stranded at the airport:
| “ | Meanwhile, Canadian citizens in Kabul say they have been standing knee-deep in what they describe as "sewage water" outside the airport, waving clearance letters for evacuation flights and shouting for help ....[2] | ” |
The Taliban quickly recaptured this entire city in order to retake control of the country amid the inept pullout of troops by U.S. President Joe Biden in August 2021, just in time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11.