The United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees has estimated that there are close to 100,000 Afghan people needing to be resettled around the world.
But that number could become so much larger in the coming weeks and months, with people fearful for the future under Taliban rule.
Despite Taliban claims they don't want conflict in Afghanistan, already there are reports of former government officials being targeted by them.
While those who were associated with the Americans and others who were in the country over the past twenty years, are also believed to be in danger.
People Before Profit TD Brid Smith and Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland join The Last Word to discuss.
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