The U.S. military was blindsided Thursday by President Donald Trump’s assertion that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, with U.S. officials saying they are not aware of …
Afghanistan’s Economy – and Access to Aid – at Stake in Peace Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in his remarks at the inauguration of Afghanistan peace negotiations in Doha, warned the Afghan government and the Taliban that the “size and scope” of future U.S.
NATO chief says allies will leave Afghanistan together
NATO insists that its members will consult and decide together on when to leave Afghanistan, after US President Donald Trump vowed to bring American troops home by Christmas. Trump, trailing in polls …
Taliban cheer Trump tweet promising US troops will be out of Afghanistan by Christmas
If that withdrawal happens, it would be months ahead of schedule and the tweet made no reference to a Taliban promise to fight terrorist groups — a previous pre-requisite for an American withdrawal.
When are U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan? Depends on who you ask.
“We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!” Trump tweeted.
Trump’s tweet on US troops leaving Afghanistan by Christmas may hurt delicate talks with Taliban: officials
President Trump’s sudden pronouncement that U.S. troops in Afghanistan “should” be home by Christmas will make the already sensitive negotiations with the Taliban more difficult, U.S. officials told …
Taliban Welcome Trump Tweet on Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan by Christmas
The Taliban on Thursday welcomed an announcement by President Donald Trump on pulling out U.S. troops by Christmas. It was “a positive step towards the implementation of (the) Doha agreement,” a …
Trump: US will be out of Afghanistan by Christmas
President Donald Trump announced via tweet Wednesday night that all remaining U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan should be withdrawn by Christmas, putting an end to the 19-year American military …
Trump says remaining troops should be home from Afghanistan by Christmas
President Trump indicated Wednesday that he plans to withdraw all remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, an apparent change from existing policy that further withdrawals would …
Trump Says He Wants All Troops in Afghanistan Home by Christmas, Going Further Than Security Adviser
Just hours after national security adviser Robert O’Brien said the number of American troops in Afghanistan would be reduced to about 2,500 by early next year, President Trump tweeted that all troops …