Afghan men, women, children chase rumor to Kabul airport

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Published February 9, 2023 1:56 AM

RAHIM FAIEZ
Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Dozens of Afghans have rushed to the Kabul airport following a rumor that an airlift operation was flying people to Turkey to help with the deadly earthquake rescue. Wednesday’s dash, which included women and children, was captured on videos and photos posted on social media. The footage and images showed dozens of desperate youths and families running in the darkness and cold towards the airport. A spokesman for the Kabul police chief under the Taliban government said on Thursday that there were no such aid flights to Turkey and that the situation has returned to normal at Kabul’s airport.

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