DNational Security Advisor to the President of the United States Joe BidenJake Sullivan strongly defended the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and opposed criticism. Sullivan said in Washington on Tuesday that the United States has spent 20 years of blood, sweat and tears for this country, and has trained and equipped Afghans to fight for themselves.
“At some point, it is time for the United States to say that the Afghan people must stand up for themselves.” Taliban Regain power. But the speed of their advancement is unpredictable.
“We will see what the Taliban will do”
Sullivan It is believed that the U.S. forces must be substantially increased to stop the Taliban’s offensive. More American soldiers should give their lives. The President of the United States was not prepared for this.
When asked whether he believed the Taliban’s reconciliation statement at the first press conference after the facts took over, Sullivan said: “It has nothing to do with trust.” The Taliban must be measured in their words. “We will see in the next few days and weeks what the Taliban will ultimately do.” When asked about the leverage that the United States might exert pressure on Islamists, Sullivan mentioned sanctions and condemned and condemned internationally. Measures to isolate them. This is not more specific.
According to US reports, the weapons and other equipment of the Afghan security forces are now partly in the hands of the Taliban. Although there is no exact list of all military items, Sullivan said that “a significant portion” of them has already flowed to the Taliban. “Of course, we have no impression that they are willing to hand them to us at the airport.” He said at the White House that the Afghan army no longer exists as a cohesive organization. Sullivan said that the security forces handed over the monopoly of force in big cities to the Taliban.
Sullivan also commented on the U.S. withdrawal efforts in Afghanistan. Therefore, the Taliban promised to keep civilians undisturbed at Kabul Airport. It is assumed that the pledge will apply at the end of this month, but the exact timetable and procedures will be discussed with the Taliban. “I don’t want to negotiate openly. I’m trying to find the best way to get most people away in the most effective way,” Sullivan said. These measures may continue until August 31.
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Sabiullah Mujahid, the longtime Islamist spokesperson, had previously promised at a press conference in Kabul that he would grant an amnesty to his countrymen, including those who oppose the Taliban, including former translators of foreign armed forces. Mujahid also assured that the safety of the embassy and the city of Kabul will be guaranteed. The Taliban fight for women’s rights within the framework of Sharia law, and he affirmed and promised that other forces will be included in the new government.
After they quickly conquered, the Taliban actually took over power in the country. Many Afghans are afraid of returning to the terrorism of Islamists in the 1990s. For example, during this period, women were excluded from public life and Islamist ideas were brutally punished.
