Taliban’s grip imperils aid for Afghan civilians

Humanitarian aid agencies and U.N. leaders scrambled to protect civilians in Afghanistan while calling on the Taliban to end fighting and provide assurances.

By John Heilprin - August 16, 2021

U.S. infantry soldiers deployed to Afghanistan returning to New York's Fort Drum last week (AN/Kay Edwards)

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