Those who can leave are trying to get out as soon as they can..... Across Afghanistan, a mass exodus is unfolding as the Taliban press on in their brutal military campaign, which has captured more than half the country’s 400-odd districts, according to some assessments. And … [Read more...] about Afghanistan is emptying out…
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President Biden speaks of his Afghan pullout…..
He seems to see the pullout as bringing the American troops home primarly.... The President takes this personally..... And he feels the pressure .... He does Not see the American effort there as a 'victory '.... A majority of Americans polled support his move... No … [Read more...] about President Biden speaks of his Afghan pullout…..
The Taliban try to clean up their act….
As they seize more and more territory? The group begins the task of trying display the very thing everyone is worried about violence and revenge.... And governing.... President Biden is betting on them doing this..... Even if it means a different way of life for the … [Read more...] about The Taliban try to clean up their act….
US departs it’s largest Afghan Military Airbase
President Biden is serious about leaving Afghanistan on its own..... American troops and their Western allies have departed Bagram, the last active air base used by the U.S. military in Afghanistan, officials said on Friday, effectively ending major U.S. military operations in … [Read more...] about US departs it’s largest Afghan Military Airbase
Biden blinks…US will keep some troops in Afghanistan past Sept….
This WAS to be expected.... EVERYBODY was against such precipitous move.... NATO leaders.... Congress..... The US Military.... Afghans.... Where ALL Against this.... The word is the troops will stay to 'guard' the Kabul Airport and the US Embassy? (This … [Read more...] about Biden blinks…US will keep some troops in Afghanistan past Sept….
NATO leaders are NOT happy with Biden’s order to abandon Afghanistan….
The just 'drop things and run ' thing isn't making the American General's happy.... Nor is it making members of Congress happy either... Added to all this unhappiness is the other countries that have troops in the that country.... Idiotic responses about securing the … [Read more...] about NATO leaders are NOT happy with Biden’s order to abandon Afghanistan….
The Pentagon wants to provide air support to the Afghan military if they need it….
And? Providing good air cover could mean some American military assets, like forward combat air controllers or other Spec Ops people on the ground......Or just drone oversight... The American military has NOT wanted to leave the Afghan military even if their boss … [Read more...] about The Pentagon wants to provide air support to the Afghan military if they need it….
The Afghan Military stands and fights in some places…
The Washington Post does a piece on something not reported about that country.... Afghan military efforts against the Taliban that have some success.... The fight between Afghan government troops and the Taliban is entering a more brutal phase as a reduction in … [Read more...] about The Afghan Military stands and fights in some places…