Current Affairs Afghanistan

[peteblue]

That went well ?

The Afghan President will probably resign later today. Kabul will be surrendered so as to limit any deaths. Absolute bloody shambles from Biden…

 

[Paulie]

The Afghan President will probably resign later today. Kabul will be surrendered so as to limit any deaths. Absolute bloody shambles from Biden…

Grim isn't it. Just got to feel sorry for Afghans who want a peaceful life and enjoy freedoms we take for granted.

Seen another video of the Afghan army seeking refuge in Iran with a load of American equipment. The similarities to Iraq with ISIS and the Iraq army are glearing.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Wow. Kabul has fallen.

 

[Paulie]

Wow. Kabul has fallen.

Taliban basically calling for the government for a peaceful transition and letting people who want to leave, leave. They say this is a new Taliban, time will tell I suppose.

 

[grandjoeblue]

Taliban basically calling for the government for a peaceful transition and letting people who want to leave, leave. They say this is a new Taliban, time will tell I suppose.

UK parliament recalled. I just hope they don't try to send british soldiers over there again to fight a war which can never be won.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Taliban basically calling for the government for a peaceful transition and letting people who want to leave, leave. They say this is a new Taliban, time will tell I suppose.

Yeah they are in presidential palace, discussing the transfer of power, live footage on Al Jazeera. Scenes. A historic moment. (not in a good way)

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Taliban also promises to provide amnesty to ALL Afghan officials who are leaving the city as we speak.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

This is because your lot don't want to appear soft on people in dire need Pete. Bit crap isn't it?

 

[Paulie]

UK parliament recalled. I just hope they don't try to send british soldiers over there again to fight a war which can never be won.

I can't see that happening can you?

 

[Paulie]

Yeah they are in presidential palace, discussing the transfer of power, live footage on Al Jazeera. Scenes. A historic moment. (not in a good way)

Witnessing the inevitable really aren't we. No lessons learned from the Russians.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Is this the first time a terrorist organisation will be in charge of diplomatically recognised capital? I don't think I ve ever witnessed it.

 

[Paulie]

Taliban also promises to provide amnesty to ALL Afghan officials who are leaving the city as we speak.

Wonder if they'll be safe even after leaving?

Is this the first time a terrorist organisation will be in charge of diplomatically recognised capital? I don't think I ve ever witnessed it.

Was Mogadishu ever Al Shabaab ran? Or terrorist ran in the 90s?

 

[grandjoeblue]

Is this the first time a terrorist organisation will be in charge of diplomatically recognised capital? I don't think I ve ever witnessed it.

Taliban ran the Afghan government in the late 90s for about 5 years until 2001.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Taliban ran the Afghan government in the late 90s for about 5 years until 2001.

Hm alrighty, I was 8 when they were deposed then. Thanks.

 

[grandjoeblue]

Hm alrighty, I was 8 when they were deposed then. Thanks.

I think Hezbollah have ran Lebanon too.