U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken defends the U.S. withdrawal during a testimony congressional hearing. 2021-09-13
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain says that around 100 Americans remain in Afghanistan following the August 31 withdrawal deadline. He also says that the Biden administration will still try to rescue them. 2021-09-5
Aftermath of the Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan2021-09-1
Aftermath of the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan2021-08-31
Co-leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan and self-proclaimed president Amrullah Saleh criticizes the United States for its withdrawal and for its demand last year of releasing Taliban prisoners as part of the negotiations. Saleh says that the Taliban's rule "won't last long" and appeals to the European Union for support. 2021-08-28
President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. 2021-08-2
Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan; Taliban insurgency2021-07-2
It is announced that around 650 American forces will remain in the country of Afghanistan to provide security for workers at the Kabul embassy after most troops withdraw from Afghanistan. 2021-06-24