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Until all the evacuees are safe, Marcus and his team are keeping some of the information about the recuse mission private, heThe mission faces many challenges in guaranteeing the safety of those involved: landing safely in Kabul, vetting the evacuees, and preparing them for a successful life outside of Afghanistan. In an
to update contributors on the progress of the campaign, Marcus did state that the US Military is involved to help with the project's operation."How are you going to just land two planes in Afghanistan when they've just restricted air travel in and out of the country?" one Instagram user commented.
GoFundMe is reviewing every fundraiser to Afghanistan to ensure compliance with the law and financial regulations to protect both organizers and donors, a spokesperson told Insider. "Our teams are working 24/7 to provide aid for those impacted by this crisis and we are in direct contact with all organizers, including Tommy Marcus from the Flyaway Emergency Afghan Rescue Mission, to ensure the aid is sent safely and securely to those in need," GoFundMe said."Our Trust and Safety team fully vetted this fundraising effort."
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan's capital Kabul a week ago. Since then the US-backed Afghan government has collapsed. The US has been scrambling to evacuate thousands of Americans as well as Afghans who assisted the US government over the 20-year war, according toFootage coming out of Kabul airport from this week showed crowds massing on the tarmac in an effort to get on planes and escape the country.
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