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UK's Royal Air Force 'Airlifts' 102 People From Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force airlifted 102 stranded Afghans on October 23 who were willing to relocate to the British National. The government looks ahead to support these citizens to begin their lives in Britain. Although many flights have been running since August, this marked the first military relocation of eligible Afghans and British nationals since the end of Kabul evacuation.
Tags: Afghanistan, United Kingdom, British High Commission, evacuation
Courtesy: Reuters
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UK Appoints Alexander Ellis As British High Commissioner To India
The British foreign office on January 5 appointed Alexander Ellis, a career diplomat as the Commissioner to India. Ellis who previously served as the Deputy National Security Adviser in the British cabinet, will assume office in the latter part of January. The British office announced its appointment ahead of UK PM Boris Johnson's visit to India on the Republic Day which has been cancelled due to UK's COVID crisis.
Tags: British High Commission, Boris Johnson, Republic Day 2021, Covid -19, Alexander Ellis
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
