Blinken Estimates 1,500 Americans May Still Await Evacuation

The transcript discusses the urgent situation in Afghanistan as the deadline for withdrawal approaches. It highlights the large number of people at Kabul International Airport waiting to be evacuated and provides statistics on the number of people flown out since the Taliban took control. The focus is on the efforts to evacuate American citizens, special immigrant visa applicants, and vulnerable Afghans as quickly as possible.

What is the current situation at Kabul International Airport as the withdrawal deadline approaches?

• Over 10,000 people are waiting to leave.

• There are no people at the airport.

• The airport is closed to all flights.

• The airport is only open for military flights.

How many people have been evacuated since the Taliban took control of Kabul?

• More than 50,000

• More than 82,000

• More than 100,000

• More than 20,000

What is the main reason for the urgency in the evacuation efforts?

• The weather is worsening.

• The airport is running out of fuel.

• The Taliban is closing in on the airport.

• There are many desperate people wanting to leave.

Which groups are being prioritized for evacuation?

• Only American citizens

• Tourists and journalists

• Businessmen and students

• American citizens and vulnerable Afghans

What type of visa applicants are being prioritized for evacuation?

• Work visa applicants

• Special immigrant visa applicants

• Student visa applicants

• Tourist visa applicants