Q: Concerning visa applications by Afghans who can make a legitimate claim of protection by France – how are they proceeding? Do they have to consult the Consulate in Islamabad or Doha? A: France remains determined to protect Afghan men and women who are particularly at risk due to their activities. Amid the extraordinarily difficult circumstances we saw in August, France evacuated more than 2,600 Afghans in addition to those who were working for our country and whom we had already taken (…)