In Britain, government departments have more discretion than in America, and ought to have been able to move faster
Barely two weeks later, the Taliban walked unopposed into Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital. The British government is still struggling with its responsibilities. On August 18th Parliament was recalled to debate the situation. Manys, including some Conservatives, were critical of the government, including its efforts to remove Afghans who worked for British troops.
Before British soldiers left in 2014, they employed Afghans as interpreters, drivers and the like . Many more were hired as contractors by firms and charities working on behalf of the British government. From 2013 to June this year, just 1,400 families were settled in Britain. In April, as the American withdrawal gained pace, the government set up a scheme to resettle more. It has not made that much difference. By early August, only another 1,400 had moved.
There are 3,500 applications still being processed—and more are expected. The government reckons it can evacuate around 1,000 people a day. Sir Laurie Bristow, the British ambassador, has stayed at Kabul airport, signing visas personally. But for many people who would qualify, reaching the airport is now a challenge. Though troops—mostly from America but including several hundred Britons—are controlling the runways, the Taliban are guarding the entrances.
The government’s new scheme is unlikely to improve their lot. The “bespoke resettlement scheme” Mr Johnson announced is modelled on a similar one established for Syrian refugees. The details are so far hazy but that means it will probably select families from refugee camps in third countries, not from Afghanistan directly. Nor can Afghans expect reasonable treatment if they arrive any other way.
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