Morrison defends Afghanistan withdrawal as ADF evacuates 300 more on four flights
by Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent from on (#5NM78)
Prime minister says Australia had no choice but to leave as presence entirely conditional' on US
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has defended Australia's withdrawal from Afghanistan and its evacuation of citizens and visa holders, saying Australia was left with no choice once the United States made its decision to leave.
The Australian Defence Force evacuated another 300 people on four flights overnight , including Australian citizens, and Afghan visa holders for Australia, the UK, the US and New Zealand.
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