Bahrain allows use of airport for Afghan evacuees

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  • Kingdom made the announcement in a statement released early Saturda
  • Bahrain, in the Arabian Gulf off Saudi Arabia, is home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet

Bahrain has announced that it is “allowing flights to make use of Bahrain’s transit facilities” amid the evacuations of Afghanistan.

According to the Associated Press, the kingdom made the announcement in a statement released early Saturday.

Bahrain, in the Arabian Gulf off Saudi Arabia, is home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet.

The announcement comes as the US faced issues Friday with its facilities at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar filling up with those fleeing the Taliban takeover of the country.

The kingdom also said it is hoping that “all parties will commit to stabilizing the internal situation and to protecting the lives of civilians and the rule of law.”

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