Afghan all-girl robotics team members, journalists land in Mexico
- 3 years ago
Five members of an all-girl Afghan robotics team and more than a hundred media workers have arrived in Mexico, fleeing an uncertain future at home after the recent collapse of the US-backed government and takeover by the Taliban militant group.
"We give you the warmest welcome to Mexico," said Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Martha Delgado as she greeted the robotics team members during a news conference at Mexico City's international airport late on Tuesday.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last week as the United States and its allies withdrew troops from the country. The White House and US allies are racing to complete the evacuation of all foreigners and vulnerable Afghans before an Aug. 31 deadline agreed with the Taliban, US President Joe Biden said this week.
"We give you the warmest welcome to Mexico," said Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Martha Delgado as she greeted the robotics team members during a news conference at Mexico City's international airport late on Tuesday.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last week as the United States and its allies withdrew troops from the country. The White House and US allies are racing to complete the evacuation of all foreigners and vulnerable Afghans before an Aug. 31 deadline agreed with the Taliban, US President Joe Biden said this week.