The Taliban warned of 'consequences' if
the US extends its military presence
in Afghanistan beyond the August
31 deadline
Posted By: NorthernDog, 8/23/2021 8:54:50 AM
A Taliban spokesman warned of "consequences" if the US kept troops in Afghanistan beyond its August 31 deadline hours after President Joe Biden said he could do exactly that. In an interview with Sky News on Sunday, the Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said: "It's a red line. President Biden announced that on 31 August they would withdraw all their military forces. So if they extend it that means they are extending occupation while there is no need for that." (Snip) Taliban sources have also told Reuters that they would not extend the August 31 deadline for Western forces, adding that
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Uncle Joe was the one who dreamed up the Aug. 31 deadline. Now it's going to be his political shroud.