UK troops expected to leave Afghanistan by September

World 01:34 PM - 2021-04-14

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The final UK troops in Afghanistan are expected to leave at the same time as US forces, which have announced they are set to pull out by 11 September.

 

The UK military has been in Afghanistan since 2001, with more than 450 British troops dying during the conflict with the Taliban and fighters from al-Qaeda.

 

The last UK combat troops left in 2014, but around 750 remain as part of the Nato mission to train Afghan forces.

 

Nato has repeatedly said its members will leave together.

 

The Ministry of Defence said any changes to the UK presence would be made in agreement with US and Nato allies and after consultation with its partners.

 

It said it was working closely with its allies "to support a secure and stable Afghanistan".

 

"For there to be any chance of a lasting peace, the Taliban must engage meaningfully in a dialogue with the Afghan government," it added.

 

 

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