The Taliban military offensive in Afghanistan has entered the capital Kabul, where residents reported shooting and fighting this morning, despite the Islamic Emirate having ordered all its forces not to enter.
The evacuation plan of the personnel of the Italian embassy in Kabul and of the other compatriots present in Afghanistan is underway . Today, the Defense General Staff informs, “soldiers from the Joint Top Operations Command, appropriately supported by elements of the Army, will reach the Afghan capital aboard an Air Force KC767 and will have the task of directing and coordinating the return to the homeland of diplomatic personnel, compatriots and Afghan collaborators “.
The Plan already provides for a return flight to Italy with the Air Force’s KC767 which will arrive in Italy tomorrow.
According to what is learned, the embassy staff and the Italian citizens who responded to the Farnesina’s appeal arrived at the Kabul airport. Departure is scheduled for 21.30 local time.
“In Afghanistan it all happened in a very short time. Even going to the airport can be a problem. There are reports from the Taliban that they will not take immediate action until there is joint action by local authorities. This should ensure the departure of the Italians who are there – said the Minister of the Interior Luciana Lamorgese from Palermo – and of those who have cooperated with the armed forces, doctors, interpreters. We will do everything to make them arrive in Italy safely “.
Presiding the National Committee for Order and Security in Sicily, Lamorgese noted that “The first topic we addressed was the crisis in Afghanistan, having arrived the news of the capture of Kabul by the Taliban. We focused on the problems associated with Afghan citizens who have collaborated with Italy.
We have already welcomed 128 and others were already scheduled by 30 August. There is no doubt that there will be an acceleration of reception activities: for this reason we are in contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense to give everyone their best for their skills.”
“There will be a further flow of Afghan migrants who they come from the Balkan route but also by sea. I know that UNHCR has given a quantification of the flows in the coming months that could cause us concern, also taking into account the risk of terrorism.”
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