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.
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Yes but only after we fix the mess we caused.
@8V4GP4SConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, and leave them to sort their own mess out. We’ve lost too many lives and too many Injuries the last 20 years. I’m a veteran with PTSD.
@ZephyrOne4yrs4Y
We should reevaluate the aims of our military efforts in other countries.
@8SQSZL64yrs4Y
Yes but we should maintain a well trained and oiled machine should threats reach our own shores.
@8SNPYSB4yrs4Y
Abolish capitalism and the state
@8SLNCQM4yrs4Y
Yes but provide Air support and equipment to the Afghan government
@8S88LXR4yrs4Y
@8S2GKKC4yrs4Y
Yes, unless something terrible would happen there as a result of their departure.
@8QTP3CZ4yrs4Y
In phases, not all at once. Until the war has ended.
@8NYWZR24yrs4Y
Yes, but only once doing so won't further destabilise the region.
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