Japan has shut down embassy in Kabul due to the aggravated the situation is Afghanistan.

The Foreign Ministry stated, “Due to the rapid worsening of the security situation in Afghanistan, we are temporarily closing our embassy there.”

“Twelve remaining embassy personnel have been flown out of Kabul airport on a military flight provided by a friendly nation and been evacuated to Dubai.” they further added.

Moreover,the ministry also warned any of its nationals still in Afghanistan to leave, and said any travel there should be put off.

Earlier, Japan evacuated all personnel from its embassy in Kabul, revealed the Japanese government sources.