Situation of most Belgian residents in Afghanistan is unknown

Belgium has repatriated all five tourists who were in Afghanistan, following a take-over of the country by the Taliban. The tourists were flown out at the weekend, as the Taliban took control of capital Kabul, overthrowing the government.The Belgian government is aware of 34 Belgians who live in Afghanistan and have made contact with all of them to advise them to leave the country and offer assistance if needed. Belgium does not have an embassy in Afghanistan but is keeping in touch with Afghan residents through the embassy in Pakistan.Only three families have since contacted the embassy for advice or help. “The situation on the ground there…