Safe Passage from Afghanistan 2021-10-26
2021-10-26
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Concern about the safety and well-being of vulnerable Afghans seeking to leave Afghanistan.
What steps her Department is taking to assist vulnerable Afghans leave Afghanistan to places of safety?
The Government continue to do all they can to ensure safe passage of eligible individuals who wish to leave Afghanistan. The UK has had constructive engagement with near neighbours, led by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon. British nationals are facilitated and supported in their exit from Afghanistan through Qatar Airways flights.
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Specific actions for vulnerable Afghans were not detailed
Constructive Engagement With Near Neighbours
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Members have constituents seeking refuge or safe passage from Afghanistan and are concerned about their loved ones.
What more can the Government do to assist hon. Members to alleviate the anguish and distress of constituents with loved ones in Afghanistan? Will the Government commit to working with Members to secure safe passage?
Three routes have been set up: for British nationals through the Foreign Office, Afghan nationals through the Home Office, and those who supported us directly through the ARAP scheme. The Prime Minister's High Representative for Afghanistan, Simon Gass, and Dr Martin Longden travelled to Afghanistan on 5 October to hold direct talks with the Taliban.
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Specific commitment to secure safe passage was not given
Constructive Engagement
Direct Talks With The Taliban
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Q3
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Concern about transparency in evacuation operations outside ARAP and Operation Pitting.
How many people were called forward for evacuation, how many were evacuated, and how many remain in Afghanistan?
Since 28 August, over 500 more individuals eligible to come to the UK have been able to leave Afghanistan. More than 400 British nationals and their dependants were assisted to leave on Qatar-chartered flights.
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Total number of eligible people could not be assessed clearly
Almost Impossible For Us To Assess With Clarity
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