Request for Evacuation of Nationals Staying in Afghanistan

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho]The government has requested nationals staying in Afghanistan to evacuate. This is due to the unstable security situation following the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters on the 8th, "We are very concerned about the deterioration of security in Afghanistan following the U.S. troop withdrawal," and added, "As a preemptive measure to protect overseas nationals, we are strongly urging those currently staying in Afghanistan to temporarily evacuate by June 20."

The official stated, "Currently, aside from embassy staff, only a small number of overseas nationals remain in Afghanistan for business purposes," and "Fortunately, there have been no attacks or terrorist incidents targeting the embassy or Koreans or their vicinity so far."

The U.S. troops and NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan began withdrawing from the country on the 1st of last month and plan to complete the withdrawal by September 11. Since the start of the withdrawal, the Islamic militant group Taliban has intensified attacks against the Afghan government, escalating the civil war.

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