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July 12, 2021

Top U.S. Military General Leaves Post in Afghanistan as Withdrawal Nears End
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The top U.S. military general in Afghanistan is stepping down today in a
symbolic end to the nearly two-decade occupation. Army General Austin
"Scott" Miller has overseen the U.S. War in Afghanistan since 2018. Last
week, President Biden said the U.S. military will complete its
withdrawal by August 31. This comes as Taliban fighters have stepped up
their offensive, seizing more territory and surrounding major cities.
This is a resident of the northern city of Kunduz.

Naweed Jan: "The fighting is ongoing in Kunduz. The situation is
worrying, and many people have been displaced from their homes. When
will this situation end? Our demand from the central government is to
make this clear whether they should hand over the city to the Taliban or
take full control by themselves and clear the whole area from
insurgents, so that we can live a peaceful life."



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