Kabul seeks clarity on Trump remark about wiping Afghanistan out
US president says he could win war in only 10 days, but he does not want to kill 10-million people
23 July 2019 - 17:08
Kabul — Afghanistan called on Tuesday for an explanation of US President Donald Trump's comment that he could win the Afghan war in just 10 days by wiping out Afghanistan, but did not want to kill 10-million people.
Trump’s remarks followed a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House on Monday at which Trump voiced optimism that Pakistan could help broker a political settlement to end the nearly 18-year-old war in Afghanistan...
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