US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains

[SouthBayDem]

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Source: BBC

The US military has said it could slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan in light of recent battlefield victories by the Taliban.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the deadline for a full withdrawal by 11 September was still in place, but the pace may change.

Officials said last week that the withdrawal is about half-way done.

Afghanistan has seen increasing violence as the US and Nato prepare to pull out their remaining troops.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57564716

[yaesu]

1. the Taliban fanatics will takeover the country I have no doubt so only prolonging the miserly

its a shame but I don't see any use in keeping troops there.

[rampartc]

2. get the hell out of there

or alternatively declare war and demand unconditional surrender.

we have wasted a generation of blood and treasure on a lost cause. sorry about the people who really want us there but enough is enough.

[BradBo]

3. Saudi Arabia sure used that dumbass Bush to completely screw up the Middle East even worse.

[EX500rider]

5. Afghanistan is in Asia. nt

[hibbing]

4. Perpetual war n/t

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