How many did us evacuate from Afghanistan?

The 124,000 people evacuated in the initial phases included about 6,000 American citizens. Some Afghans from these flights have been temporarily moved to at least eight countries that agreed to take people who may ultimately reach the U.S. as refugees or will be resettled elsewhere.

Why are citizens of Afghanistan needing to flee the country?

Women and girls and their families, especially those who fear that they can no longer work or study, are also motivated to flee the country. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has projected that a half million Afghans may seek to leave by the end of 2021.

How many Afghan allies were evacuated?

One hundred and twenty thousand Afghans were evacuated through Kabul airport last month, and still, the Biden administration now acknowledges that most of the Afghans that America had promised to rescue were left behind.

What is one political reason why refugees flee their home country?

A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries.

How many US citizens have been evacuated?

The State Department has estimated that some 6,000 Americans sought evacuation. About 300 Americans are still in the country, according to figures released Sunday. That indicates that some 5,700 citizens have been evacuated. (The White House releases only sporadic numbers on the daily evacuations of Americans.)

Why is international migration important?

Economic growth  Migration boosts the working-age population.  Migrants arrive with skills and contribute to human capital development of receiving countries. Migrants also contribute to technological progress. Understanding these impacts is important if our societies are to usefully debate the role of migration.

How many people have been evacuated from Afghanistan since August 14?

The United States and partners have evacuated about 105,000 people since Aug. 14, the day before the Taliban entered Kabul, the White House said on Friday. Here are some more details of the evacuation effort by country:

How many people has India airlifted from Afghanistan?

India has airlifted 565 people from Afghanistan, most of them embassy personnel and citizens living there but also dozens of Afghans including Afghan Sikhs and Hindus, a government official said on condition of anonymity.

How many US citizens are still living in Afghanistan?

There were still about 1,500 U.S. citizens in Afghanistan and the U.S. government was working to either contact them or had already given them instructions on how to get to Kabul airport, Blinken said.

How many Austrian citizens have been airlifted out of Afghanistan?

So far 89 people with Austrian citizenship or residency have been airlifted out, while another two to three dozen people are still in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg told national broadcaster ORF on Wednesday.