Ukrainian presidents past and present joined thousands of their compatriots in Kyiv as the country celebrated 30 years of independence on August 24 by showcasing its military hardware on the streets of the capital and other cities.
Evacuations from Kabul airport have gained momentum as the United States and its allies rush to evacuate their citizens and at-risk Afghans in a massive logistical operation that has led to chaotic scenes just over a week since the Taliban captured the capital.
Although there is no complete information about what the Taliban has taken under its control, a recent report reveals that millions of dollars' worth of U.S. military equipment -- including sophisticated aircraft and armored vehicles given to the Afghan Army -- is now in the hands of the militant gr
Here are some of the most compelling photographs from the 33rd week of 2021 from around RFE/RL's region.
Residents of the predominantly ethnic Bosniak village of Donje Ljubinje in Kosovo take great pride in their traditional weddings, which epitomize their hometown's special identity.
Waves of Afghan refugees have begun to arrive in Germany, France, and other countries as evacuations continue from Kabul following the fall of the capital to Taliban militants.
Military flights evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan resumed early on August 17 after the runway at Kabul airport was cleared of people desperate to flee after the Taliban seized the capital.
Key facts about a country that has been engulfed in an almost continuous series of armed conflicts since 1978.
There have been chaotic scenes at the main airport in Kabul with desperate Afghans trying to flee the day after Taliban militants seized the capital.
Several countries have announced that they will be evacuating their citizens and diplomatic staff. In some cases, this will include Afghan staffers and their families.
On August 15, the Taliban entered the outskirts of the Afghan capital, the only major city left in government hands, and vowed not to take it by force, as talks with senior officials were said to be under way on a peaceful transfer of power.
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