(AFP) The discovery of Afghan evacuees representing potential security risks in France and Britain has put the spotlight on screening efforts during the evacuation operation with Western diplomats working under extreme pressure in Kabul.
Five Afghans who arrived in France in recent days have been placed under surveillance for possible links to the Taliban, including one who was detained after he briefly breached control orders imposed by security forces.
In Britain, Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said Monday that there were “people trying to take advantage of this process to get into the UK to cause us harm” following reports that five potentially dangerous individuals had tried to board planes.
