It's up to Afghans to run their country against Taliban as US leaves says Biden
President Joe Biden on Thursday said it is up to the Afghan people alone how they run their country, as he announced the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31 despite new concerns about the possibility of a civil war. "We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build," Biden said. "It's the right and the responsibility of the Afghan people alone to decide their future and how they want to run their country." Biden delivered his most extensive comments to date about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan under pressure from critics to give more explanation for his decision to withdraw. Biden also said U.S. plans to move thousands of Afghan interpreters out of the country in anticipation of the end of the U.S. military mission in the country on Aug. 31. The United States last weekend abandoned Bagram air base, the longtime staging ground for U.S. military operations in the country, effectively ending America's longest war. The Pentagon says the withdrawal of U.S. forces is 90% complete. Washington agreed to withdraw in a deal negotiated last year under Biden's Republican predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden overruled military leaders who wanted to keep a larger presence to assist Afghan security forces and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a staging ground for extremist groups. Instead, the United States plans to leave 650 troops in Afghanistan to provide security for the U.S. Embassy. Biden's order in April to pull out U.S. forces by Sept. 11 after 20 years of conflict has coincided with major gains by the Islamist militant Taliban movement against overwhelmed Afghan forces after peace talks sputtered. The commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, General Austin Miller, warned last week that the country may be headed toward a civil war. Continue reading Biden’s latest blunder as he mispronounces imprisoned American Mark Frerichs’ name https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1553736... Britain’s chief of defence staff slams politicians for looming Afghanistan civil war and insists Our Boys ‘never beaten’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1553174... Veterans accuse Boris Johnson of relying on ‘hope’ to save Afghanistan https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1552736... Afghan women take to streets with machine guns and rocket launchers telling troops ‘we’re ready to fight the Taliban’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1552717... The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Get the latest updates and in-depth reporting on the Middle East conflicts, including the war between Israel and Palestine and developments in Syria. The Sun’s reporters bring you critical information on military operations, humanitarian crises and diplomatic efforts across the region as they happen. Keep up to date with the latest on ceasefire efforts, aid distribution and the geopolitical shifts occurring in this region. Subscribe now for comprehensive news on the Middle East conflicts. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun Follow The Sun on TikTok: / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139 #US #MiddleEast #Afghanistan
