Former Afghan politicians told Newsweek the U.S. is responsible for the country's sudden collapse into chaos and Taliban rule.
Trump Gave Biden 'Hospital Pass' on Afghanistan: Blair's U.K. Defense SecThe U.S. president, however, has maintained that leaving was the right thing to do. Biden said he would no longer send Americans to die in an unwinnable war, and accused the Afghan armed forces of failing to fight the Taliban.
Zakhilwal added:"Also, as an Afghan, I find his statements of belittlement of Afghanistan offensive." "It is this, plus more mismanagements or unwillingness to play a decisive and constructive role for a political settlement, that make Afghans angry." But the Taliban rhetoric does not match the reality. There are reports of summary executions—sometimes public—of people who worked with the previous government, the kidnapping of young girls to marry off to fighters, and killings of ethnic minorities.
"I do meet [with the Taliban] and I do feel safe, but could not be certain how effective we could be in trying to push for a truly inclusive government," he told"However, our interactions and exchanges are very candid and in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. These and more keep me optimistic that with talks we could be able to find a middle ground that gives needed comfort to all sides.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taliban will announce a new Afghan government 'in a few days,' official saysThe Taliban and other Afghan leaders have reached a 'consensus' on a government to be led by the group’s spiritual leader, an official said.
Read more »
Taliban says it has surrounded Afghan resistance fighters, calls for peaceThe Taliban has surrounded the only remaining province resisting its rule, a senior leader said on Wednesday, calling on rebels to negotiate a settlement with the group.
Read more »
Afghan women report forced marriages to flee country amid Taliban takeover, sources sayUS officials processing Afghan refugees abroad recently alerted the State Department to instances in which women and girls were forced into marriage or arrived with male partners posing as their husbands to be eligible for evacuation and escape the Taliban, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Read more »
UK, EU want 'to engage' with Taliban without recognising new Afghan govtTop UK and EU bloc diplomats say engagement with Taliban is meant for 'direct line of communication' and their countries will not recognise the movement as new government in Kabul.
Read more »
Afghan women stage protest outside government office, ask for roles in new Cabinet'We want the world to hear us and we want our rights to be saved,' said Friba Kabrzani, one of the protest's organizers.
Read more »
Thousands of Afghan American University of Afghanistan students, families stranded following US exitOfficials from the American University of Afghanistan are pleading for assistance this week after thousands of Afghans with ties to the school were stranded in the country following the U.S. withdrawal.
Read more »