Nasrin Nawa, a Fulbright Scholar and former journalist, recounts her harrowing experience fleeing Kabul as the Taliban took over. Her sister, also a journalist, was unable to escape and faced chaos and danger. Nawa criticizes the U.S. for its disorganized withdrawal and the international community for abandoning Afghans. She describes the despair and betrayal felt by many, highlighting the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians over the past two decades. The article underscores the fear and uncertainty now gripping Afghanistan.