German Inquiry Probes Kabul Evacuation Failures

Former officials, including Seehofer, Scholz, and Merkel, testify on the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan evacuation.

• The investigation highlights a lack of coordination between Germany's Interior and Foreign Ministries during the Kabul evacuation.
• Horst Seehofer is questioned about the delayed evacuation process due to stringent security checks for Afghan allies.
• The inquiry aims to provide recommendations for more efficient crisis management by year-end.
• Witnesses reveal that informal ministerial meetings failed to produce decisive actions during the crisis.
• Germany's evacuation efforts were part of a broader international military operation following the Taliban's takeover of Kabul.

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