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Thousands still trying to flee Taliban in Kabul as Biden says US troops could stay longer

Afghan traffic policemen clear the road for passing Taliban fighters on patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. (AP) — Afghan traffic policemen clear the road for passing Taliban fighters on patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. **(AP)**

4 min read . Updated: 19 Aug 2021, 06:16 PM IST SAEED SHAH, The Wall Street Journal

Taliban impose a curfew in the eastern city of Khost following protests Wednesday that prompted a deadly crackdown

Afghans and foreigners struggled Thursday to get through Taliban checkpoints and crowds to reach the airport in Kabul, a day after President Biden said U.S. troops would stay as long as needed to evacuate Americans.

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