Afghanistan: Biden Authorizes 6,000 US Troops To Assist In Evacuation

• The U.S. leader said there were others who would be eligible for movement out of the country as well

United States President, Joe Biden has authorised 6,000 troops to be deployed to Afghanistan to assist in evacuating its citizens, allies and Afghan partners out of the country.

Speaking to the American public from the White House on Monday, Biden said the troops were working to secure the Hamid Karzai International Airport to enable their safe departure.

“Over the coming days, we intend to transport out thousands of American citizens who have been living and working in Afghanistan while also continuing to support the safe departure of civilian personnel of our allies who are still serving in Afghanistan.

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“The U.S. military will assist with moving special immigrant visa-eligible Afghans and their families out of Afghanistan,” the president said.

The U.S. leader said there were others who would be eligible for movement out of the country as well.

“American troops are performing this mission as professionally and effectively as they always do. But it is not without risks.

“As we carry out this departure, we have made it clear to the Taliban that if they attack our personnel or disrupt our operation, the U.S. response will be swift and forceful.

“We will defend our people with devastating force if necessary,” he said.

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