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July 2, 2021

U.S. Troops Withdraw from Bagram Airbase as Afghanistan's Future Hangs in the Balance
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In Afghanistan, the U.S. military has left Bagram Airfield after nearly
20 years - a key center of command in America's longest war. An Afghan
official said U.S. forces did not coordinate the departure with local
authorities, resulting in a period of looting at the airbase before
Afghan forces took over control. As the U.S. winds down its withdrawal
from Afghanistan, at least 650 troops are expected to remain to secure
the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Meanwhile, Taliban forces have taken control
of dozens of districts in recent weeks.


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