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Taliban captures key Afghan border crossing with Iran: Officials
Group continues advances as foreign forces withdraw, with sources saying some Afghan security officials have fled to Iran.
Jul 9 - Taliban fighters have seized control of a key district in western Afghanistan that includes an important border crossing with Iran, Afghan security officials said, as the armed group continues its rapid military advances around the country.
In the last week, the Taliban has overrun areas bordering five countries – Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, China and Pakistan – as foreign forces end their 20-year intervention and the domestic security situation deteriorates.
Pitched battles between Taliban fighters and Afghan government forces were also under way in the northern Balkh province bordering Uzbekistan... more
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Group continues advances as foreign forces withdraw, with sources saying some Afghan security officials have fled to Iran.
Jul 9 - Taliban fighters have seized control of a key district in western Afghanistan that includes an important border crossing with Iran, Afghan security officials said, as the armed group continues its rapid military advances around the country.
In the last week, the Taliban has overrun areas bordering five countries – Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, China and Pakistan – as foreign forces end their 20-year intervention and the domestic security situation deteriorates.
Pitched battles between Taliban fighters and Afghan government forces were also under way in the northern Balkh province bordering Uzbekistan... more
Related Articles:
Taliban attacks capital of northwest Afghan province of Badghis
Afghans say recent Taliban advances forced them to take up arms
Taliban may present written Afghan peace plan next month: Reuters
US left Bagram without telling new commander: Afghan officials
Biden Defends Decision To End War in Afghanistan
Jul 9, 2021
Jul 9, 2021
Rebuilding Afghanistan not US responsibility: President Biden
Jul 9 - US President Joe Biden on Thursday called on Afghan leaders to come together to drive Afghanistan towards the future Afghan people want and deserve making it clear that rebuilding Afghanistan was not US responsibility.
President Biden also announced that US military mission will continue till the end of August, American’s objectives to prevent a base against American interests and ridding bin Laden from his safe haven was accomplished.
The televised address, with a group of reporters in the East Room, came just hours after his security team briefed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the latest developments in Afghanistan.
On Tuesday, the U.S. military announced the withdrawal process was more than 90% complete. Officials have said the entire process is expected to finish by late August. NATO troops also are following suit, and most of them have left the country.
The US president said with partners to secure the airport, Blinken and Khalilzad are working with regional partners and the international community to pursue a peaceful settlement.
The US president also pledged to provide continue funding and equipment, capacity to maintain an air force.
Biden also said that efforts are being made to get translators, interpreters and other Afghans that worked with the US government out of the country. He said 2,500 special immigrant visas have been issued to allow them to come to the United States, but only half have come so far.
No US and coalition forces and personnel have been attacked in Afghanistan during the withdrawal terming the US-Taliban agreement as key to prevent any attacks against Western forces and personnel.
The US president said that US will pursue counter-terrorism efforts in South Asia and Africa o Intelligence sources are confident that Afghan forces will curb international terrorism with the support of the over-the-horizon capabilities.
US focus is on Chinese competition, curbing the spread of covid-19, fighting existential threats of climate change, he said. source from
Jul 9 - US President Joe Biden on Thursday called on Afghan leaders to come together to drive Afghanistan towards the future Afghan people want and deserve making it clear that rebuilding Afghanistan was not US responsibility.
President Biden also announced that US military mission will continue till the end of August, American’s objectives to prevent a base against American interests and ridding bin Laden from his safe haven was accomplished.
The televised address, with a group of reporters in the East Room, came just hours after his security team briefed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the latest developments in Afghanistan.
On Tuesday, the U.S. military announced the withdrawal process was more than 90% complete. Officials have said the entire process is expected to finish by late August. NATO troops also are following suit, and most of them have left the country.
The US president said with partners to secure the airport, Blinken and Khalilzad are working with regional partners and the international community to pursue a peaceful settlement.
The US president also pledged to provide continue funding and equipment, capacity to maintain an air force.
Biden also said that efforts are being made to get translators, interpreters and other Afghans that worked with the US government out of the country. He said 2,500 special immigrant visas have been issued to allow them to come to the United States, but only half have come so far.
No US and coalition forces and personnel have been attacked in Afghanistan during the withdrawal terming the US-Taliban agreement as key to prevent any attacks against Western forces and personnel.
The US president said that US will pursue counter-terrorism efforts in South Asia and Africa o Intelligence sources are confident that Afghan forces will curb international terrorism with the support of the over-the-horizon capabilities.
US focus is on Chinese competition, curbing the spread of covid-19, fighting existential threats of climate change, he said. source from
Biden Delivers Remarks On U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan | NBC News
July 9, 2021
July 9, 2021
Biden sets Aug 31 for US exit from Afghanistan
Jul 9 - President Joe Biden said on July 8 the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31, delivering an impassioned argument for exiting the nearly 20-year war without sacrificing more American lives even as he bluntly acknowledged there will be no “mission accomplished” moment to celebrate.
Biden pushed back against the notion the U.S. mission has failed but also noted that it remains unlikely the government would control all of Afghanistan after the U.S. leaves. He urged the Afghan government and Taliban, which he said remains as formidable as it did before the start of the war, to come to a peace agreement.
“We did not go to Afghanistan to nation build,” Biden said in a speech from the White House’s East Room. “Afghan leaders have to come together and drive toward a future”... more
Jul 9 - President Joe Biden said on July 8 the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan will end on Aug. 31, delivering an impassioned argument for exiting the nearly 20-year war without sacrificing more American lives even as he bluntly acknowledged there will be no “mission accomplished” moment to celebrate.
Biden pushed back against the notion the U.S. mission has failed but also noted that it remains unlikely the government would control all of Afghanistan after the U.S. leaves. He urged the Afghan government and Taliban, which he said remains as formidable as it did before the start of the war, to come to a peace agreement.
“We did not go to Afghanistan to nation build,” Biden said in a speech from the White House’s East Room. “Afghan leaders have to come together and drive toward a future”... more
China has stepped up its diplomacy with Pakistan and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the US and NATO troops withdrawing from Afghanistan.
Jul 9 - China has asked Pakistan to step up cooperation to contain the security risks rising from the US and NATO troops withdrawing from Afghanistan and the latest offensive by the Taliban.
China has also sought a "trilateral cooperation" between Beijing, Islamabad and Kabul.
"China, along with Pakistan, is willing to continue support for all parties in Afghanistan to seek a political solution through dialogue and lead to ethnic reconciliation and long-lasting peace," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was quoted as saying by Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post on Thursday... more
Jul 9 - China has asked Pakistan to step up cooperation to contain the security risks rising from the US and NATO troops withdrawing from Afghanistan and the latest offensive by the Taliban.
China has also sought a "trilateral cooperation" between Beijing, Islamabad and Kabul.
"China, along with Pakistan, is willing to continue support for all parties in Afghanistan to seek a political solution through dialogue and lead to ethnic reconciliation and long-lasting peace," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was quoted as saying by Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post on Thursday... more
July 8, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the Biden administration’s policy agenda and news of the day. Reporters asked about the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. the assassination of Haiti’s president, ransomware attacks, voting rights legislation and COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the Biden administration’s policy agenda and news of the day. Reporters asked about the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. the assassination of Haiti’s president, ransomware attacks, voting rights legislation and COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 8, 2021
July 08, 2021 • Press Briefings
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone.
Q Hello.
MS. PSAKI: Happy Thursday. (Laughter.) Is it Thursday?
Q (Inaudible) “Happy Birthday”?
MS. PSAKI: I said, “Happy Thursday.” Well, I was going to say — I did hear it was Steve Holland’s 29th birthday. (Laughter.) So, happy 29th birthday. I am a terrible singer, but I am willing to lead a song here if you are all game. (Laughter.)
Q Is this a good day to ask for an interview with the President? (Laughter.)
MS. PSAKI: It may be. It may be... more
July 08, 2021 • Press Briefings
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone.
Q Hello.
MS. PSAKI: Happy Thursday. (Laughter.) Is it Thursday?
Q (Inaudible) “Happy Birthday”?
MS. PSAKI: I said, “Happy Thursday.” Well, I was going to say — I did hear it was Steve Holland’s 29th birthday. (Laughter.) So, happy 29th birthday. I am a terrible singer, but I am willing to lead a song here if you are all game. (Laughter.)
Q Is this a good day to ask for an interview with the President? (Laughter.)
MS. PSAKI: It may be. It may be... more
