The U.S. military could be just days away from withdrawing the majority of its troops from Afghanistan, two months ahead of a September 11 deadline set by President Biden. Hundreds of troops are likely to remain in the country, though, assigned to securing the U.S. Embassy and airport in Kabul. The withdrawal comes as Taliban fighters have taken control of dozens of districts in recent weeks and as the top U.S. military general in Afghanistan says the country could be headed toward civil war.

In related news, the House voted Tuesday to expedite visas for Afghans who have worked alongside U.S. troops. Last week, former military interpreters held a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to highlight their plight.

Hassib Ahmad Khaibar: “This is our right that the United States government give us visa, because if they don’t give us the chance of visa, so it’s clear that 100% we are dying. And the enemies, every time, every day, just they want to kill us. We want to survive, and we don’t want our kids become orphans.”