SIR LAURIE BRISTOW has warned Boris Johnson that the UK has 'days, not weeks' to evacuate Afghans from Kabul.
has relocated from the embassy in Kabul to an emergency handling centre set up in the capital's airport to process the applications of those seeking to leave for the UK. Operation Pitting is supported by 600 British troops - including Paras from 16 Air Assault Brigade - as well as a small number of additional Home Office staff.
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