Thursday, August 1, 2019

News Alert: U.S. preparing to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan in initial deal with Taliban

The agreement could reduce the number of American troops in the country from roughly 14,000 to between 8,000 and 9,000, officials said. In exchange, the Taliban would agree to several concessions, including a cease-fire and a renunciation of al-Qaeda. Officials said a deal could be finalized ahead of the Afghan presidential election in September, though they cautioned that Taliban leaders could delay and that significant challenges remain.
 
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News Alert Aug 1, 6:37 PM
 
 
U.S. preparing to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan in initial deal with Taliban

The agreement could reduce the number of American troops in the country from roughly 14,000 to between 8,000 and 9,000, officials said. In exchange, the Taliban would agree to several concessions, including a cease-fire and a renunciation of al-Qaeda.

Officials said a deal could be finalized ahead of the Afghan presidential election in September, though they cautioned that Taliban leaders could delay and that significant challenges remain.

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