Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Blinken and Austin in Doha to Discuss Evacuations and Taliban

  • By Al Mayadeen
  • Source: Agencies
  • 6 Sep 2021 23:07
2 Min Read

The American Foreign and Defense ministers arrive in Doha, striving to complete Afghanistan evacuations.

  • x
  • Blinken and Austin in Doha
    Qatar has emerged as the main mediator between the Taliban and Western nations during the US' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Qatar on Monday to seek assistance in the evacuation of Americans and Afghans left in Afghanistan, following the messy American withdrawal last month.

Another agenda on the state officials' agenda is reaching a consensus between allied nations on how to proceed with the Taliban. 

According to the Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani welcomed Blinken and Austin at the Pearl Palace and discussed the developments in the situation in Afghanistan and measures to strengthen security there.

HH the Amir during his meeting with US Secretary of State and US Secretary of Defense at the Pearl Palace. The meeting discussed regional and international developments, mainly the developments in Afghanistan and the efforts to enhance security and stability in the country. #QNA pic.twitter.com/phfbcrBL8q

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) September 6, 2021

A senior State Department official told reporters onboard Blinken's jet that Washington enabled the safe evacuation of four additional Americans from Afghanistan. 

The official detailed that the evacuation was the first carried out by land and coordinated by the US State Department, adding that the Taliban knew of the operation and did not hinder the evacuation.

Related News

Austin to announce $500 mln in weapons to Ukraine

9/11 suspects may avoid death penalty after Court reverses Austin

What country the evacuees were transported to was not disclosed.

Blinken's trip to Germany is billed as a gratitude trip to Qatar and Germany, which assisted Washington in evacuating hundreds of civilians from Kabul. Blinken is scheduled to meet with top Qatari and German authorities. 

During the tumultuous US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Qatar has emerged as the major mediator between the Taliban and Western countries.

Doha announced on Saturday that it had reopened Kabul airport to humanitarian aid and internal flights in agreement with the Taliban, adding that international flights are soon anticipated. Daily flights from Doha to Kabul have been scheduled to carry assistance.

Following the movement's takeover of the country, some 124,000 foreigners and Afghans at risk were evacuated from Kabul last month through a US-led airlift.

Blinken from Qatar: Taliban will allow those holding valid documents to leave Afghanistan

Blinken announced that the US has communicated with the Taliban, and that they will allow those holding valid travel documents to leave: "

"And it's my understanding is that the Taliban has not denied exit to anyone holding a valid document, but they have said those without valid documents, at this point, can't leave."

Speaking in a joint press conference with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammmed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Blinken announced his country's deep gratitude for Qatar, and that many countries helped in Afghanistan's evacuation efforts, but none more so than Qatar.

  • Lloyd Austin
  • Afghanistan
  • Taliban
  • US
  • Doha
  • Blinken
  • Antony Blinken
  • Panjshir
  • Qatar
  • Kabul

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS