The United States has introduced the top of its 20-year-old battle in Afghanistan because the final American army flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly earlier than the August 31 deadline.
“I’m here to announce the completion of our withdrawal from Afghanistan and the end of the mission to evacuate American citizens, third country nationals and vulnerable Afghans,” US Central Command Commander Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie advised reporters via a digital information convention.
“Every single US service member is now out of Afghanistan,” McKenzie mentioned, saying the formal finish of America’s longest battle, lower than a fortnight earlier than the twentieth anniversary of the September 9/11, by which Al Qaeda terrorists blew up the dual towers in New York.
The terrorist strike compelled the US to enter Afghanistan and overthrow the Taliban rule who then had offered protected havens to the Al Qaeda management.
The Taliban rule was overthrown and changed by US-backed Afghans, who dominated the nation for 20 years, throughout which a number of normal elections have been held. That rule was overthrown by the Taliban on August 15 when the president Ashraf Ghani all of the sudden fled the nation and the three,00,000 Afghan armed forces troops skilled by the United States gave up with none combat.
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, Jr., Commander of the U.S. Central Command, showing on display screen from MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Fla., seems on a display screen as he speaks about Afghanistan throughout a digital briefing on the Pentagon in Washington, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo)
The Taliban, which now could be the ruling energy in Afghanistan, welcomed the departure of the US troops from the nation.
“Congratulations to all our compatriots and our dear nation and Mujahideen: Today, all foreign forces left our pure and martyr land,” the Taliban mentioned in a tweet in Persian.
Special US Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad mentioned in a tweet, “Our war in Afghanistan is over. Our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen served with distinction and sacrifice to the very end. They have our enduring gratitude and respect.”
“With the departure of our military & those of the many partners who stood with us, Afghans face a moment of decision & opportunity. Their country’s future is in their hands. They will choose their path in full sovereignty. This is the chance to bring their war to an end as well,” he mentioned.
“The Taliban now face a test. Can they lead their country to a safe & prosperous future where all their citizens, men & women, have the chance to reach their potential? Can Afghanistan present the beauty & power of its diverse cultures, histories, & traditions to the world?” he mentioned in one other tweet.
Gen McKenzie mentioned no American civilian was within the final flight.
“While the military evacuation is complete, the diplomatic mission to ensure additional US citizens and eligible Afghans, who want to leave, continues. Tonight’s withdrawal signifies both the end of the military component of the evacuation, but also the end of the nearly 20-year mission that began in Afghanistan shortly after September 11, 2001. It’s a mission that brought Osama bin Laden to a just end, along with many of his al Qaeda co conspirators,” he mentioned.
“And it was not an inexpensive mission. The value was 2,461 US service members and civilians killed and greater than 20,000 who have been injured. Sadly, that features 13 service members who have been killed final week by an ISIS-Okay suicide bomber. We honor their sacrifice at this time as we bear in mind their heroic accomplishments,? McKenzie mentioned.
President Joe Biden had set a deadline of August 31 for the withdrawal of American troops in Afghanistan.
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel mentioned the ?failed? withdrawal from Afghanistan has left many Americans behind.
“Joe Biden left Americans behind. His decision to cause this disaster and abandon Americans and our interests proves what we all already knew. Joe Biden is incapable of serving as Commander in Chief and the US and the world are less safe because of him,” she mentioned.
“As Biden attempts to take a victory lap on his failed Afghanistan withdrawal, Americans remain stranded behind Taliban lines. To the men and women of America’s armed forces and their families, Americans will always honor the sacrifice that you and your loved ones made for our country,” McDaniel mentioned in a press release.
