Thursday, July 1, 2021

Afghanistan War News Updates -- July 1, 2021

 

Antiwar.com: Report: US Is Days From Completing Afghanistan ‘Withdrawal’ But Up to 1,000 Troops Could Remain 

The US might leave 650 to 1,000 troops to guard its embassy and help secure the Kabul airport 

Several media outlets reported on Wednesday that the US is only days away from completing its Afghanistan “withdrawal,” but the plan involves keeping at least 650 troops in the country to guard the US embassy and help secure the Kabul airport. 

One unnamed military official told CNN that the US could leave up to 1,000 troops in Afghanistan after the “formal withdrawal,” but another official insisted it wouldn’t be more than 650 troops.

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Afghanistan War News Updates -- July 1, 2021  

US to Leave Bagram Airfield after 20 Years -- VOA  

As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan -- AP

'Getting to a Crunch Point': UK Troops Will Reportedly Wrap Up Afghanistan Pullout 'Within Days' -- Sputnik  

Afghan civilians take up arms against Taliban as foreign troops depart -- The Guardian  

Afghan Militias Increasingly Face Down Taliban Forces -- Foreign Policy 

Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan warns the country could descend into civil war -- PBS News Hour  

One Month, 700 Trucks: Afghanistan’s U.S. Military Vehicles Fall Into Taliban Hands -- Forbes  

Talks with Taliban are making 'very little progress' as militant group gains momentum, says Afghan official -- CNN  

Where does the withdrawal of US and allied forces leave Afghanistan? -- The Strategist

1 comment:

Jac said...

Well...what about our 650 troop? Either they will be hostage or we have to rescue them.