Last US troops to leave Afghanistan 20 years after 9/11 attacks

Thursday April 15, 2021

President Joe Biden says he will begin withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan on May 1 to end America’s longest war, rejecting calls for US forces to stay to ensure a peaceful resolution to that country’s internal conflict.

President Joe Biden says the US will withdraw all troops from Afghanistan. (Photo: AP PHOTO)

In a White House speech, Biden set a goal of withdrawing all 2500 US troops remaining in Afghanistan by September 11.

By pulling out without a clear victory, the United States opens itself to criticism that a withdrawal represents a de facto…

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