Biden: Afghanistan was 'never meant to be multi-generational undertaking'
In his first speech to Congress, US President Joe Biden said after 20 years of 'valour' it was time to bring American troops home.
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Afghanistan UK And Allies 'Reserve Right' For New Military Action In Afghanistan
A defence minister has suggested a review will be carried out into Britain's military involvement in the country.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan War: Timeline Of UK Forces In The Country
British forces have been in Afghanistan since 2001 and ended combat operations more than six years ago.
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Afghanistan UK Military Chief: US Afghanistan Withdrawal 'Not Decision We Hoped For'
General Sir Nick Carter, the Chief of the Defence Staff, spoke as NATO troops prepare to drawdown in May.
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Afghanistan US Secretary Of State Visits Afghanistan Following Withdrawal Announcement
US President Joe Biden announced earlier in the week that American troops will leave Afghanistan by 11 September.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Australia To Follow US And NATO In Withdrawing Troops
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the move "represents a significant milestone in Australia’s military history".
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USA Biden: US Cannot Continue 'Cycle' Of Expanding Afghanistan Presence
Vowing to end "America's longest war", the US President stated that the United States will "not conduct a hasty rush to the exit".
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: UK To 'Draw Down' As Wallace Fires 'Forceful Response' Warning
Roughly 750 British troops remain in Afghanistan in a training capacity.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: NATO Withdrawal To Begin In May
UK personnel will "drawdown" from the country, with the Defence Secretary saying the military will have "lasting memories" of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan US Has 'Achieved Goals' In Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said it was "time to bring our forces home".
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Afghanistan US Troop Exit From Afghanistan Risks 'Losing The Peace', Former Defence Minister Warns
Tobias Ellwood MP said US President Joe Biden's foreign policy decision was "concerning" and "not the right move".
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: US 'Plans To Withdraw Troops By 11 September'
The date for the withdrawal of troops will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the US.
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Afghanistan Biden: Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadline On 1 May 'Hard to Meet'
US President Joe Biden cited "tactical reasons" for the delay.
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Afghanistan New Study Examines Mental Health Impact Of Afghanistan Injuries
The work has been carried out by the King's Centre for Military Health Research.
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World Deaths From Terrorist Activity Up Nearly 20% In 2020
Afghanistan was the deadliest country, with the number of deaths accounting for "more than one-third" of non-militant deaths worldwide.
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Afghanistan Will US Troops Leave Afghanistan?
The US Secretary of State reportedly wrote to the Afghan President saying the US is considering the full withdrawal of forces by 1 May.