Latest "ashraf ghani" stories

Misread warnings helped lead to chaotic U.S. evacuation. Now Afghans plead for help

Biden’s assertion on Monday that some Afghans, “still hopeful for their country,” didn’t want to leave has been widely criticized.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating

Gen. Austin S. Miller said the rapid loss of districts around the country to the Taliban — several with significant strategic value — is worrisome.

2 years ago

Biden vows ‘sustained’ help as Afghanistan troop drawdown nears

Officials said the U.S. expects to have American and coalition military command, its leadership, and most troops out by July Fourth, or shortly after that.

2 years ago

Afghan president set to visit White House as security situation in his country worsens

Ashraf Ghani will meet with President Joe Biden to discuss long-term military assistance to follow the withdrawal of all American forces from Afghanistan this fall.

By Leo Shane III

2 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

Blinken offers plan to bolster Afghan peace process, report says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken also made clear in a letter to Afghanistan's president that the Biden administration continues to consider a “full withdrawal” of the roughly 2,500 U.S. forces in the country by the May 1 deadline negotiated by Trump administration.

3 years ago