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Soldiers conduct security following an advise-and-assistance mission Sept. 17, 2019, in southeastern Afghanistan.

Number of American troops in Afghanistan drops to 8,600 as Taliban make big changes ahead of expected talks

On Monday, four-and-a-half months since the signing, chief U.S. negotiator and peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted that “a key milestone in the implementation of the U.S.-Taliban agreement” had been reached as American troop numbers dropped to 8,600 from about 12,000 and five bases were closed in Afghanistan.

3 years ago

Afghan leaders visit Soldiers across Southeastern Afghanistan

All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal

The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago