British Animal Charity Returns to Kabul Amid Controversy

A British animal charity, Nowzad, has returned to Kabul, Afghanistan, after receiving criticism for evacuating animals during the Taliban takeover.

The charity's founder, Pen Farthing, has praised the Taliban's "polite and friendly" attitude, and has urged the UK government to accept the Taliban's rule.

The charity now runs a small center for pet care in Kabul and a sanctuary for donkeys and horses.

Critics argue that the charity should have prioritized helping people over animals during the evacuation, but Farthing defends the privately-funded operation and argues for Western engagement with the Taliban.