Taliban restricts Afghans going abroad, raises US-UK concern

The Taliban administration's announcement that it would restrict Afghans from leaving the country under certain circumstances drew concern from the United States and United Kingdom this week amid fears they could hamper ongoing evacuation efforts.

The Taliban administration's spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid (above) said at a media conference on Sunday Afghans would not be allowed to leave unless they had a clear destination.

He also said women...