'We know that with that violence, it would be very difficult to achieve a political settlement,' Miller told Taliban officials.
U.S. Gen. Scott Miller, who relinquished his position as top commander in Afghanistan, warned that violence across the country from the Taliban is making it"difficult" to reach political settlements.
During a ceremony in Kabul on Monday, Miller transferred his command to another four-star general at a U.S.-based post as part of PresidentThe withdrawal is set to conclude by Aug. 31, even as Taliban insurgents continue their attacks and gaining territory across Afghanistan.TOPSHOT - Afghan militia gather with their weapons to support Afghanistan security forces against the Taliban, in Afghan warlord and former Mujahideen leader Ismail Khan's house in Herat on July 9, 2021. The U.S.
In recent weeks, the Taliban have gained several strategic districts, particularly along the borders with Iran, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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