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Anxious Afghans rush airport gates in bid to flee country
The U.S. says it has assurances from the Taliban that evacuations of Afghans who want to leave the country can continue after the withdrawal deadline of August 31st. But the Taliban continues to harass and impede passage throughout Kabul. Even with more evacuation flights out, throngs of people desperate to flee keep trying. Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul, with support from the Pulitzer Center.