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The Defence force will be deployed to help evacuate at least 53 New Zealand citizens in Afghanistan, as well as Afghan Nationals who have assisted efforts of the New Zealand Defence Force and other agencies.
It comes after the Taliban raised their flag above the Presidential Palace in Kabul.
Defence Minister Peeni Henare says he's hopeful the Afghan nationals can be helped out.
While a US Official told Al Jazeera that the majority of Western diplomatic staff is out of Kabul already.
Former Afghan interpreter for our armed services, Raza Khadim says getting people hiding in Bamiyan to Kabul International Airport - will be difficult.
A Taliban Spokesperson has declared the group respects women’s rights and freedom of expression within Sharia Law.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s hoping they’ll let people out.  She's asking them to allow people to leave safely - and demonstrate they're an administration that considers the wellbeing of women and girls.
She’s also told the Taliban that the whole world is watching.
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