Should the UK pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
The UK and coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 terror attacks. After the attacks, U.S. intelligence officials determined that the Afghani-based militant organization Al-Qaeda was responsible. In 2001 90% of Afghanistan was controlled by the Sunni Islamic military organization The Taliban. After the Taliban refused requests by U.S. President George W. Bush to dismantle Al-Qaeda coalition forces launched military operations known as Operation Enduring Freedom. As of June 27, 2019 456 troops from the U.K. died in the conflict.
@8SJ8GGG3yrs3Y
We should only be in an offensive action if we are in support of an ally or are threaten or supporting UN.
@8XDWZZ42yrs2Y
Yes but gradually while remaining peace in Afghanistan
@8XDSGTC2yrs2Y
No, and invest in it similar to the Marshall plan after WW2 in order to prevent extremism.
@8XBDY952yrs2Y
no but change the approach
@8X38LMK2yrs2Y
Get British citizens out first
@8WWQGG22yrs2Y
UK should gradually faze troops out of Afghanistan
@8WTMQV53yrs3Y
gradually, while enduring stability in region
@8WMWZ5WConservative3yrs3Y
No, not until every one is out of the country that wants to leave
Yes but only after we fix the mess we caused.
@8WMFJ663yrs3Y
they should but very gradually while also providing support along the way, we can’t just pull out cold turkey
Yes - Including Afghani nationals who played an integral role in helping the UKs position
@8WJBFTR3yrs3Y
Yes, but with a phased approach
@8WG7CLN3yrs3Y
Yes, because they already pulled them out.
@8WFDFW83yrs3Y
Yes, because it already happened.
@8WDWQHS3yrs3Y
No leave there to support the shift to taliban control. Better to be there to persuade than leave and be enemies
@8W53KRQ3yrs3Y
A peacekeeping force should have been kept in the region like a police force
@8W34K6CCount Binface3yrs3Y
Only after the Taliban and or other Exteremist groups have been rooted out. I also support a full support and reconigition for the Northern Alliance
@8VZNPP53yrs3Y
Yes, but provide an open door for refugees and learn lessons from our initial intervention.
It's already happened mostly, but referendum will happen for pulling military troops out of other countries.
@8VSFJM33yrs3Y
Yes but make sure that the country is stable before withdrawal
@8SWPSJ73yrs3Y
Not qualified to decide
@8STX85S3yrs3Y
they should be removed gradually
@8SRV5323yrs3Y
Push to replace UK troops with a UN peacekeeping taskforce
@8SQV6Z83yrs3Y
No, it should increase the number of troops and begin a stage of nation-building
@8SQSZL63yrs3Y
Yes but we should maintain a well trained and oiled machine should threats reach our own shores.
@8SPNGNV3yrs3Y
Hard to say. Because of western intervention the region will always be plagued with an increase in violence and terrorism. Staying will only create more unrest however pulling troops will create a vacuum that allows terror to go unchecked.
@8SP6V793yrs3Y
Yes, avoid mixing ourselves up in other countries affair that may marginalise future young populations that could increase terrorism
@8SP2D893yrs3Y
Only if the area has people in control to not allow loss of life.
@8SJRMF43yrs3Y
Only when it's safe to do so.
@8SJG6D83yrs3Y
It depends on what the afgan people want.
@8SH8RDTLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
We should continue to offer training and support to the afghan military.
No, this would add to political chaos in an unstable country which we made unstable
Yes, but it should be slowly done and only after we are sure that Afghanistan's military and government have the proper equipment and leadership to hold the country's stability.
@8SFRXQBConservative3yrs3Y
i f there is no linger a reason to be there then they can come home if not then they stay
@8SCWQVM3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after close deliberation with their government, other countries governments and the UN about if it is the right idea
Aim to with more urgency.
@8S9CZGM3yrs3Y
Only when they ask us to leave
Not we’ll enough informed to answer
I don't have enough info on the situation to make a judgement
@8S88LXR3yrs3Y
@8S7K2RT3yrs3Y
yes, and further militarily ally ourselves with anti-nato, anti-eu, and anti-american nations
@8S7J8BNPlaid Cymru3yrs3Y
Yes, but a phased withdrawal is required - an abrupt withdrawal is no longer fair or appropriate.
Yes, in an orderly handover of power to local politicians
Its been far too long and nothing changed,we should stay out forever
@8S4FS5M3yrs3Y
Yes, but this needs to done slowly and gradually so as not to destabilise region
@8S4FNBJ3yrs3Y
No but only as a small deterrent force with a primary aim to aid and support the ANA through training and backup with a slow full withdrawal by 2025
@8S44KX23yrs3Y
The military should be a for profit, private entity without any guidance from the government
