The US President has defended his decision of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan while accusing political and military leaders there of 'giving up'.
Joe Biden's admitted the collapse of the country's government 'was quicker than anticipated' after the Taliban took hold.
Speaking from the White House last night he said it was time to leave the country after 20 years of conflict.
President Joe Biden said America did all it could to help the country be ready to fight.
A crisis meeting of EU foreign ministers will take place later to form a response to an unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The UN says it has received "chilling reports" of human rights violations, since the Taliban takeover.
Meanwhile, Ireland's to take in up to 150 Afghan refugees through the country's protection programme.
It's believed order has been restored at Kabul airport.
The majority of countries which have embassies in Kabul are now operating at the airport to process travel documentation.
Distressing pictures emerged yesterday purporting to show Afghans holding onto planes taking off.
