UK Prime Minister to make the case at the G7 summit as Taliban tightens grip on Kabul’s airport.”
Boris Johnson is set to lobby US President Joe Biden at the upcoming G7 leaders’ summit, urging him to extend the presence of US troops at Kabul airport beyond the planned withdrawal date of August 31. This plea comes amid growing tensions between the UK and the US over the situation in Afghanistan.
With the Taliban increasing their control over the airport, the UK Prime Minister aims to convince Biden to keep forces in place as the evacuation effort continues. Downing Street confirmed that Johnson would push the US president to extend military support when the two leaders hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Taliban has sought to assert its authority, blaming the US for the chaos at the airport. Armed Taliban fighters have been firing into the air and using batons to maintain order, as desperate crowds struggle to flee. At least 20 people have died in the tumult.
