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U.S. House Intel Panel Chair Says Afghan Evacuation Not Likely Done by Aug. 31

People who were stranded in Afghanistan arrive by a special repatriation flight of IAF at the Hindan Air Force Station, in Ghaziabad on August 22. (Image: PTI)

"I think it's possible but I think it's very unlikely given the number of Americans who still need to be evacuated," Schiff said

  • Last Updated:August 24, 2021, 15:16 IST

U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, speaking to reporters on Monday after a briefing by intelligence officials, said he thinks it is very unlikely the evacuation of Afghanistan will be completed by a Aug. 31 deadline.

“I think it’s possible but I think it’s very unlikely given the number of Americans who still need to be evacuated," Schiff said.

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first published:August 24, 2021, 15:16 IST