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Finnish troops participating in the refugee evacuation operation in Kabul. Photo: Puolustusvoimat.

Finland

MOVING TO FINLAND

FAQ - How to apply for an entry permit from Afghanistan to Finland

The Nomad Today 9/8/21

The Finnish government has compiled and published a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for people from Afghanistan to answer their questions regarding their and their families' applications…

Spain

AFGHANISTAN

Spain ends evacuation effort in Kabul with ambassador on last flight

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/21

In the flights organized by Spain, a total of 1,900 people seeking refuge from the Taliban were evacuated, according to official data

World

AFGHANISTAN

Pentagon says Kabul mission to end Tuesday, over 122,000 evacuated

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/30/21

The conclusion will mark the end of the operations in the Central Asian country after two decades

20 August 2021, Afghanistan, Kabul: A US Air Force soldier stands guard as evacuees are loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during the evacuation process at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Photo: Sra Taylor Crul/U.S. Air/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Finland

EVACUATION

Afghan security guards from Finnish embassy evacuated from Kabul

The Nomad Today 8/28/21

The total number of evacuees to Finland is now 413

Finland

AFGHANISTAN

Finland ends evacuation flights after rescuing 330 from Kabul

The Nomad Today 8/27/21

According to the foreign minister, few or none of the people on the expanded evacuation list made it to the airport to board the rescue flights, due to deteriorating security

HANDOUT - Afghan evacuees board a a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, during evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport following the Taliban takeover. Photo: Sgt. Samuel Ruiz/U.S. Marine/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

UPDATE - TERROR THREAT

Dozens of dead, including 12 US Marines, in Kabul airport attack

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/26/21

The spokesman for the Taliban's political office in Doha, Suhail Shaheen, said the Taliban strongly condemn this atrocious incident and will take every step to bring the culprits to justice

Finland

EVACUATION

Government raises number of Afghans to evacuate to Finland to 298

The Nomad Today 8/25/21

The cabinet decided on Tuesday to host 128 more people, including the embassy security guards

Finland

EVACUATION

Finland has evacuated more than 200 people from Kabul

The Nomad Today 8/24/21

Each of the new Afghan refugees will receive a residence permit valid for 4 years

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (R) and Chief of Staff Operations Kari Nisula at a press conference. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

Finland

UPDATE - AFGHANISTAN

Number of Afghans evacuated by Finnish government rises to 140

The Nomad Today 8/23/21

While other European countries transparently show the arrivals of their evacuees, the Finnish government hides them citing "security" and "privacy" reasons

World

AFGHANISTAN

Multiple children reportedly missing in chaos at Kabul airport

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/22/21

A Kabul family has been caring for a 6-year-old boy who they found trapped in barbed wire

World

AFGHANISTAN

Seven Afghans killed in Kabul airport chaos, says British ministry

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/22/21

United Nations warned that the Taliban is conducting targeted searches for supposed collaborators with the ousted government

World

AFGHANISTAN

Thousands besiege Kabul airport in frantic attempt to flee Taliban

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/21/21

Loudspeaker announcements at the northern entrance said the airport gate would now be closed for two days

Finland

AFGHANISTAN

President Niinistö gives green light to military deployment in Kabul

The Nomad Today 8/20/21

For the first time in recent history, Finnish troops will be deployed abroad by government mandate, without being part of an international stabilization force