Deteriorating conditions in Afghanistan have dominated the agenda this week as a terrorist attack around Kabul airport resulted in the deaths of more than 90 people, including 13 US troops.
With thousands attempting to flee the country via the airport, governments were warned that a “highly lethal” terrorist incident was “imminent”, with the Foreign Office issuing guidance that said anyone near the airport should “move away to a safe location and await further advice”.
Twin blasts rocked the airport at 6pm local time on Thursday, killing scores of people and injuring hundreds more. IS-K, the local affiliate branch of Islamic State, claimed responsibility for the attacks in the aftermath. Joe Biden quickly moved to pledge revenge against the masterminds behind the attack, vowing to “hunt down” the group responsible in a televised address to the nation.
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