Nato warns about risks of Trump withdrawing troops prematurely
Nato says that Afghanistan could again become again a platform for international terrorists to plan and organise attacks on the US
17 November 2020 - 17:11
Washington/Brussels — Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg warned on Tuesday that withdrawing troops from Afghanistan prematurely risks a resurgence of international terrorism as US President Donald Trump is expected to issue a formal order drawing down American forces.
Nato has about 12,000 multinational troops in Afghanistan to train and assist Afghan security forces, and the organisation is committed to funding them to the end of 2024. The US contributes troops and logistical support...
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