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Top US general in Afghanistan says military begins closing down operations

The U.S. military and NATO would be shipping some military equipment out of Afghanistan while deciding what would remain behind with the Afghan Defense and Security Force, said Gen. Austin Miller.

3 years ago

The dust kicks up as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land in order to extract Afghan National Army and U.S. soldiers following an advise-and-assist mission Sept. 17, 2019, in southeastern Afghanistan.

Biden’s gamble: Will pulling troops out of Afghanistan revive extremist threat?

Biden is taking a calculated risk that extremists in Afghanistan can be countered by U.S. and partner forces elsewhere in the region.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Austin arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Sunday in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Russia hosts Afghan peace conference, hoping to boost talks ahead of May 1 deadline for US troop withdrawal

The one-day gathering was the first of three planned international conferences ahead of a May 1 deadline for the final withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from the country.

3 years ago

Getting out of forever wars: What are Biden’s options in Afghanistan?

This commentary looks at some of the options President Biden could be considering regarding American troops in Afghanistan.

By Brian Michael Jenkins

3 years ago

Taliban on diplomatic blitz after Afghan peace talks stall

The Pentagon said last week that the Taliban’s refusal to meet commitments to reduce violence raises questions about whether all U.S. troops will be able to leave by May as required under the U.S.-Taliban deal.

3 years ago