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Old 6th Jul 2021, 09:22
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US troops slip out of Afghanistan without telling anyone

What do they expect, a marching band as they all troop aboard the aircraft, at least it wasn't scenes of getting in helicopters from the roof of the Embassy for the World to see.
US left Bagram Airbase at night with no notice, Afghan commander says - BBC News
General Asadullah Kohistani told the BBC that the US left Bagram at 03:00 local time on Friday, and that the Afghan military found out hours later.

Bagram also contains a prison, and there are reportedly up to 5,000 Taliban prisoners left in the facility.

The Taliban have been advancing rapidly in Afghanistan as US troops withdraw.

General Kohistani said on Monday that Afghan forces were expecting the Taliban to attack Bagram.

Speaking to reporters at the airbase, he said he was already receiving reports the group was making "movements in rural areas" nearby.

"You know, if we compare ourselves with the Americans, it's a big difference," Gen Kohistani said. "But according to our capabilities... we are trying to do the best and as much as possible secure and serve all the people."
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