Britain says Taliban control Afghanistan, 'we're not going back'

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LONDON: The Taliban are in control of Afghanistan and British and NATO forces will not be returning to fight the insurgents, Britain\u0027s defence minister said on Monday (Aug 16). \u0022I acknowledge that the Taliban are in control of the country,\u0022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told Sky News. \u0022I mean, you don\u0027t ha

LONDON: The Taliban are in control of Afghanistan and British and NATO forces will not be returning to fight the insurgents, Britain's defence minister said on Monday .

Asked if Britain and NATO would return to Afghanistan, Wallace said:"That's not on the cards ... we're going to go back". "Our target is ... about 1200 to 1500 exit a day in the capacity of our aeroplanes, and we'll keep that flow," he said.

 

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Big bro USA left and they still there ? For what ? LOL .....

Britain is really good at retreat, from Europe, from Singapore, from any frontlines.

Unlike US diplomats who were evacuated by choppers as the Taliban took over Kabul, video shows locals climbing desperately into a jet bridge trying to leave the country, with many netizens commenting about the US' betrayal and abandonment.

Why the stupid British get involved?

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