UK criticised for ending Afghanistan evacuation, leaving allies with no safe exit
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:54 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Colonel Simon Diggins, former defence attaché in Afghanistan, said the United Kingdom has a "moral responsibility" to protect the Afghan allies it promised to evacuate. He warned that the Taliban is still targeting those individuals now that the UK has ended its evacuation support. The criticism highlights concerns over the safety of former collaborators after the withdrawal.