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Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan

The United States Armed Forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by August 31, 2021

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The United States Armed Forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by August 31, 2021, concluding Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and NATO’s Resolute Support Mission. The US and allied forces invaded and occupied the country in 2001 following the 11 September attacks, with the resulting war becoming the US’s longest military engagement.

Sep 11, 2021, Sat ...

The costs of the war on terror after 9/11: $6 trillion and 900,000 deaths - Vox

The enormous costs and elusive benefits of the war on terror.

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Aug 30, 2021, Mon ...

Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a ...

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Aug 29, 2021, Sun ...

U.S., 97 countries reach deal with Taliban to evacuate allies past Aug. 31 - Axios

"We have the clear expectation of and commitment from the Taliban that they can travel to our respective countries."

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Biden to Attend Return of US Service Members Killed in Kabul Airport Attack - The New York Times

They include 11 Marines, a Navy medic and a member of the Army.

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Aug 26, 2021, Thu ...

U.S. officials provided Taliban with names of Americans, Afghan allies to evacuate

U.S. officials in Kabul gave the Taliban a list of names of American citizens, green card holders and Afghan allies to grant entry into the militant-controlled outer perimeter of the city’s airport, a choice that's prompted outrage behind...

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2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport; Russia says 13 dead

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliba...

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Kabul Airport Explosions Live Updates: 4 U.S. Marines Are Among Those Killed : NPR

The Pentagon says a number of service members were also wounded in the attack. A hospital says at least 60 people have arrived with injuries at the facility. Here's what we know right now.

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Aug 23, 2021, Mon ...

What Afghanistan Tells Us About How Joe Biden Sees The World : NPR

President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.

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Aug 22, 2021, Sun ...

US airlines activated by Defense Department to to assist with Afghanistan evacuation efforts - CNNPolitics

The Department of Defense is mobilizing commercial airline flights to help with the United States' evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, which has been chaotic as thousands are desperate to leave the country after the Taliban swiftly took cont...

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Aug 17, 2021, Tue ...

A Mission To Give Afghans Democracy Became A Bid To Repair America's Own : NPR

The United States inadvertently took on a mission to democratize Afghanistan and instead undermined democracy at home, as unpopular wars tend to do.

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