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US sceptical about Afghan war - poll | |
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Americans are sharply divided as to the value of the nation's intervention in Afghanistan, a new BBC poll suggests. | |
Fewer than half of respondents said the the conflict was worthwhile for the US. | Fewer than half of respondents said the the conflict was worthwhile for the US. |
Two-thirds of participants were sceptical that US involvement left the Afghan government able to defend its own people without assistance. | Two-thirds of participants were sceptical that US involvement left the Afghan government able to defend its own people without assistance. |
But Americans seem to be more optimistic than British people about the country's prospects. The UK forces finally withdrew on Sunday. | But Americans seem to be more optimistic than British people about the country's prospects. The UK forces finally withdrew on Sunday. |
In a similar poll conducted in the UK, only 24% said sending UK troops to Afghanistan has left that nation better off. | In a similar poll conducted in the UK, only 24% said sending UK troops to Afghanistan has left that nation better off. |
The US entered in its longest military conflict 13 years ago in Afghanistan, but today only 28% of respondents say America is safer as a result. | The US entered in its longest military conflict 13 years ago in Afghanistan, but today only 28% of respondents say America is safer as a result. |
The BBC poll found Republicans were more likely than Democrats to consider US involvement in the Middle Eastern country worthwhile, at 54% to 43%. | The BBC poll found Republicans were more likely than Democrats to consider US involvement in the Middle Eastern country worthwhile, at 54% to 43%. |
Republicans - members of the political party which spearheaded the military intervention - are also currently less likely to say Afghan forces can protect their country without further US assistance. | Republicans - members of the political party which spearheaded the military intervention - are also currently less likely to say Afghan forces can protect their country without further US assistance. |
Britons views on the conflict were found to be even more negative than Americans. | Britons views on the conflict were found to be even more negative than Americans. |
Only 14% of UK respondents say the international intervention made the European nation safer. | Only 14% of UK respondents say the international intervention made the European nation safer. |
More than two-thirds of participants said UK involvement was not worthwhile. | More than two-thirds of participants said UK involvement was not worthwhile. |
As the US plans to end its combat mission in Afghanistan this year, nearly 9,800 troops will remain in country for training and counter-insurgency support. | As the US plans to end its combat mission in Afghanistan this year, nearly 9,800 troops will remain in country for training and counter-insurgency support. |
With the closing of Camp Bastion, only some UK special forces and trainers in Kabul will remain. | With the closing of Camp Bastion, only some UK special forces and trainers in Kabul will remain. |
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