23 August 2021
Taliban warn of consequences should West extend troop presence in Afghanistan beyond 31 August
by Gabriel Dominguez
The Taliban have warned that they would oppose any extension of the foreign military presence in Afghanistan beyond 31 August, adding that any attempt by Washington or London to keep troops in the Central Asian country past that deadline would have consequences.
Speaking to Sky News in Doha, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said the group would not agree to an extension request, even if this were for the purpose of continuing the evacuation of civilians.
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