Over a period of 11 days, nearly 2,600 Afghan citizens were evacuated from Kabul to France. In Paris, they faced a series of checks and procedures before being relocated to various regions.
Anas Al Khalifa fled Syria and settled in Germany. Then, a work accident left him paralyzed. Just over a year ago, he first sat in a Kayak. Now he's competing for a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Albania agreed to host Afghan refugees while they are being vetted for visas for the US. Although some in the country feel that Albania has a duty to help its NATO ally, others feel Albania is struggling enough as it is.
The US' first local Afghan support staff have arrived in Uganda, where they will be assessed to see if they and their families are eligible for US visas. But it remains unsure if they will ever reach the United States.
Afghan migrants who are stuck in camps at the EU's external borders are more anxious than ever to move on. Reaching Europe may be their best hope of bringing those left behind in Afghanistan out of danger.