MESOP NEWS : UK ON DISTANCE TO BIDEN / AFGHANISTAN

13.8.2021

Hard to disagree w

@RoryStewartUK

on the terrible consequences of this decision. But U.K. could hardly stay on its own.

@POTUS

should have consulted close allies before abandoning Afghan people to Taliban on basis of deal they won’t respect negotiated behind back of Afghan Govt.

Too many commentators are blaming the Afghan government/people. This is on us. We did not need to leave so recklessly and suddenly. US and NATO air support was vital, relatively low risk, and sustainable. We could and should have continued support. We are betraying Afghanistan. twitter.com/BBCNewsnight/s…

 

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