60 countries of the world urge those who wish to leave Afghanistan

More than 60 countries were called upon to enable residents of Afghanistan and foreigners safely leave the territory of this country. This is stated in a joint statement, which was distributed on the evening of August 15 by the US State Department.

“Those who have power and powers in Afghanistan are responsible for protecting lives and property, as well as for immediate restoration of security and civil order. Afghans deserve to live safe and dignity. We, the international community, are ready to help them, ”the statement said.

Countries called to leave open roads, airports and border points, as well as maintain a calm atmosphere in Afghanistan. The statement among others was signed by Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, Qatar, France, South Korea and Japan.

There is no Russia among the signatories, writes Medusa. On Sunday, Moscow decided not to evacuate its diplomats from Afghanistan, as many other countries do. The diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation will continue to work as usual, as the Taliban guaranteed the embassy to the embassy, ​​said the director of the Second Department of Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Zamir Kabulov. He also noted that this also applies to representative offices of other countries.

Kabul from Sunday was panic. Thousands of people are trying to leave the country that was almost completely in the power of the Taliban. The militants took control of all border crossings and from Afghanistan you can leave only by air. After the abolition of commercial flights at Kabul airport, panic began, and the American military had to open warning fire to restrain the crowd.