Seven Afghan civilians have died among chaotic scenes at the international airport in Kabul on Saturday, the British military confirmed. It comes amid reports suggesting that at least 20 people have died in the past week in and near the airport. It’s unclear if the seven who died on Saturday were killed by a stampede, heat, or other causes. “Our sincere thoughts are with the families of the seven Afghan civilians who have sadly died in crowds in Kabul,” the UK’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. “Conditions on the ground remain extremely challenging but we are doing everything we can to manage the situation as safely and securely as possible.” On Saturday, British and Western troops in full combat gear tried to control crowds big enough to be seen in satellite photos pressing into Hamid Karzai International Airport. Troops were seen attempting to rescue those in front …
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