As images showed Afghan refugees arriving in Washington, another 10,900 people were evacuated from Kabul on Monday, according to the White House. But still more remain crammed in or near the city's airport. And decision time looms for US President Joe Biden over whether to allow more time to fly people out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. He's being pressed to do so by France, Germany and the UK, which says any foreign military presence at Kabul airport cannot continue without American troops. Here's why not.
However, the US must leave by 31 August under a deal with the Taliban, who have warned of consequences if forces remain. Currently 5,800 troops are on the ground. Mr Biden will decide on any extension within 24 hours, according to Reuters. A defence official tells CNN that meeting the deadline would allow "a few more" days of evacuation before attention turned to pulling out troops. The Taliban insist people with passports will be able to leave on commercial flights after the deadline. But many trying to flee - particularly those who worked with foreign forces - fear a group that imposed a harsh version of Islamic law when in power from 1996 to 2001.
While the Taliban say they will respect the rights of women and girls, there are already reports of detentions and executions. The United Nations human rights council is to hold an emergency session later, amid pressure from humanitarian groups to create an international, independent body to investigate what is happening. However, a draft resolution stops short of this. Meanwhile, Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call for an increase in aid, and promise "to use every humanitarian and diplomatic lever" to protect human rights in the country when chairing a virtual G7 meeting later.

A person from Afghanistan on the no-fly watchlist - used to stop potential security threats entering the UK - was flown into Birmingham as part of the evacuation of Kabul, government officials confirmed. The individual's status was flagged during a "rigorous checks process" on arrival, the Home Office says, but they were not deemed of interest to security agencies or police. People can be placed on the watchlist due to previous serious criminal conduct, as well as terrorism. The Ministry of Defence says 7,109 individuals have been evacuated from Afghanistan on UK flights since 13 August. They include British nationals, diplomatic staff, and Afghans eligible for relocation having worked for the UK in front-line roles or been deemed otherwise at risk.

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Events in Kabul continue to dominate front pages, with the Times saying the UK is increasingly resigned to having to conclude its rescue operations by the end of the week. The Guardian quotes the British ambassador to Afghanistan saying that to remain past the end of the month risks provoking the Taliban. With its headline, "Get out in seven days... or else", The Daily Express highlights a suggestion from the Taliban that there will be "consequences" if international forces stay in the country. Despite that, the UK does not want to set a date for the last RAF flight out of Kabul and will attempt to negotiate with the Taliban to avoid direct conflict, according to the i.

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