China News Service, Paris, July 14-France called on all French citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country on the 13th.
The French Embassy in Afghanistan stated on the same day that France calls on all French citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country for safety reasons. The Taliban continue to launch a fierce offensive while foreign troops are retreating from Afghanistan.
The French Embassy issued a statement stating that the French government will provide a special plane on the morning of July 17 to take off from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, to allow French citizens to return home.
The French Embassy formally advised all French citizens to "take this special plane or leave the country immediately."
The French Embassy also stated that it will not be able to ensure the safe departure of French citizens who choose to stay in Afghanistan after July 17.
According to Agence France-Presse, the Taliban has launched an offensive nationwide in Afghanistan since the beginning of May. At that time, foreign troops led by the United States began their final retreat, which is now close to completion.
The Afghan government forces are still fighting with Taliban forces in many provinces.
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