The essential
The Taliban arrived at the gates of Kabul on Sunday.
Within hours, they negotiated with the president and demanded a peaceful transition to gain power in the country.
Many Western countries have started the evacuation of their nationals.
Some have decided to close their embassies or drastically reduce their staff.
France has chosen to move it to Kabul airport.
The airport was stormed by Afghans eager to leave the country.
A crowd that quickly turned into chaos.
At least seven deaths were recorded in the crush.
Civilian and military flights were suspended on Monday afternoon, before resuming in the evening.
Emmanuel Macron spoke at 8 p.m. to review the situation.
"The absolute urgency is to put our compatriots to safety," he insisted.
Most of his statements can be found here.
United States President Joe Biden spoke in the evening and once again embraced his decision to withdraw American troops.
6:35 am.
Traffic resumes in Kabul.
Traffic has resumed at Kabul airport, US General Hank Taylor announced Monday from the Pentagon.
The tracks had been invaded earlier, Monday afternoon, by thousands of people desperately trying to flee the country.
6:25 am.
No recognition guaranteed for the government led by the Taliban.
The United States says it would recognize a Taliban-led government only if the Taliban respect women's rights and reject terrorists.
"With the Taliban, we will observe their behavior rather than listening to them talk," said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
6:22 a.m.
Macron on Afghanistan.
French President Emmanuel Macron for his part declared that Afghanistan should "not once again become the sanctuary for terrorism that it was" and called for "a responsible and united (international) response".
6:20 am.
Joe Biden does not regret anything.
Despite the Taliban takeover and scenes of desperation at Kabul airport, President Joe Biden defends at all costs the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, where thousands of people are trying to flee the country.
The master of the White House assures us that Washington's mission had never been to build a democratic nation, but "to prevent a terrorist attack on American soil".
6:10 am.
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