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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure | US general reflects on Afghanistan departure |
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America’s longest serving commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, has reflected on Nato forces' time in the country ahead of his troops withdrawal. | America’s longest serving commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, has reflected on Nato forces' time in the country ahead of his troops withdrawal. |
General Miller told the BBC that Nato troops are now focused on “the risks to their forces, and the risks to the future of Afghanistan”. | General Miller told the BBC that Nato troops are now focused on “the risks to their forces, and the risks to the future of Afghanistan”. |
US-led Nato forces will withdraw from Afghanistan by 11 September, 20 years on from the attack that led to their placement. | US-led Nato forces will withdraw from Afghanistan by 11 September, 20 years on from the attack that led to their placement. |
General Miller emphasised they would continue to support their Afghan allies in these final months but that he expected Taliban violence would get worse. | General Miller emphasised they would continue to support their Afghan allies in these final months but that he expected Taliban violence would get worse. |
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