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Afghan government didn’t think US would actually leave, report finds

And five more reasons Afghanistan fell, according to a new special inspector general report.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

New book on Mullah Omar and the Taliban offers hard lessons for the US

U.S. leadership was consistently caught flat-footed, failing to deliver on their perennial promise to “turn the corner” in the war.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

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

4 years ago

Afghan president blames US ‘speedy’ withdrawal for Taliban rapid advance

The Taliban are now trying to seize provincial capitals after already taking large swaths of land and scores of districts in more rural areas.

4 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.

4 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.

4 years ago