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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@8SJ8GGG4yrs4Y
We should only be in an offensive action if we are in support of an ally or are threaten or supporting UN.
@8VF3VMHLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
We should keep a small amount of soldiers there to help support the police
@8WJNM663yrs3Y
Not until it is safe for the citizens of Afghanistan, and that there is no threat from the taliban
Yes, but slowly and only when the country has been stabilized
@8RKPQM54yrs4Y
The UK should not involve it's self in other countries foreign affairs.
They should help and save people but not promote and cause violence/chaos
@8XXYM4S3yrs3Y
Not if it leaves people unsafe
@8XX66FJ3yrs3Y
yes but not a rapid and immediate pace like the U.S Did
@8XRRH4V3yrs3Y
Yes, but only is a reasonable manner.
@8XDWZZ43yrs3Y
Yes but gradually while remaining peace in Afghanistan
@8XDSGTC3yrs3Y
No, and invest in it similar to the Marshall plan after WW2 in order to prevent extremism.
@8XBDY953yrs3Y
no but change the approach
@8X38LMK3yrs3Y
Get British citizens out first
@8WWQGG23yrs3Y
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
@8W53KRQ4yrs4Y
A peacekeeping force should have been kept in the region like a police force
@8W34K6CCount Binface4yrs4Y
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
@8VZNPP54yrs4Y
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.
@8VSFJM34yrs4Y
Yes but make sure that the country is stable before withdrawal
@8VN85XT4yrs4Y
Yes, but in phases. Not like how the US did it.
@8VLXR3R4yrs4Y
Afghanistan locals and visitors or tourists needs to be offered security, access to clean water food, health care, education and a chance for equality - if this is more likely to succeed with our help, then yes.
@8V5M5HL4yrs4Y
no an invasion is necessary to wipe out terrorists
@8V5M7964yrs4Y
Only when the country has the stability to defend itself from extremist groups in the region.
@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.
@8V3QMPR4yrs4Y
Yes, but provide humanitarian aid
@8V3NFNJ4yrs4Y
Afghanistan is not our country and we can't fight for it forever and the afghans have been trained to withstand it now they can do it or run
@8TZ5BPB4yrs4Y
Once the situation is stable and the Afghan government, military, is free from corruption
@8TVPLCV4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should also continue to support Afghan citizens who are at risk
@8TTYNR54yrs4Y
Couple of military police
@8TP22C34yrs4Y
Yes, but their should be a time limit and the time limit must be kept.
@8TNYM9W4yrs4Y
No, the Country is unstable and a small reaction force is needed to support ongoing mentoring for ANP and ANA.
@8TMXN994yrs4Y
Only if the job they were there to do is complete, do not let the deaths be in vain.
@8TL4RHXUlster Unionist4yrs4Y
Pull out a good percentage but still have a base to ensure the safety of citizens and to keep an eye on surrounding countries
@8THRX4Y4yrs4Y
No, but they should only be there for local security reasons
UK forces should be replaced by UN soldiers.
@8TH394J4yrs4Y
No, the UK should maintain a small presence until the Taliban are defeated
@8TD9TRB4yrs4Y
No, but any remaining troops should only be providing support for local organisations
@8T9RZJK4yrs4Y
Only if Afghanistan is stable
@8T9GHS34yrs4Y
i am a child i do not know
With draw when the political situation is stable.
@8T79ZZ24yrs4Y
No, not until a lasting peace is agreed. Afghanistan is a very tribal nation; The UK should assist in the reorganisation of Afghanistan to incorporate each region of Afghanistan into decision making. This means working with the Taliban and compromising where appropriate.
We should ask the Afghans what they want. We shouldn’t be there, but we are, and leaving will cause problems. You can’t gatecrash a party and then leave without helping to tidy up.
@ZephyrOne4yrs4Y
We should reevaluate the aims of our military efforts in other countries.
@8T3H5NF4yrs4Y
no, but reduce the numbers
@8T2LHSKLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
We should maintain a presence to train Afghan troops
@8SZFLTK4yrs4Y
once there is no longer a threat
@8SZ7MZX4yrs4Y
No, we shouldn't run away from somewhere WE destabilised.
@8SXRYFSConservative4yrs4Y
Stay but only in a education role
Only if we can be sure that Afghanistan would not crumble.
@8SWTSYQ4yrs4Y
Yes, because it is disturbing the peace.
@8SWPSJ74yrs4Y
@8STX85S4yrs4Y
they should be removed gradually
@8SRV5324yrs4Y
Push to replace UK troops with a UN peacekeeping taskforce
@8SQV6Z84yrs4Y
No, it should increase the number of troops and begin a stage of nation-building
@8SQSZL64yrs4Y
Yes but we should maintain a well trained and oiled machine should threats reach our own shores.
@8SPNGNV4yrs4Y
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.
@8SP6V794yrs4Y
Yes, avoid mixing ourselves up in other countries affair that may marginalise future young populations that could increase terrorism
@8SP2D894yrs4Y
Only if the area has people in control to not allow loss of life.
@8SNPYSB4yrs4Y
Abolish capitalism and the state
@8SNLYBC4yrs4Y
This should be a constantly reviewed item
@8SNBZHL4yrs4Y
Only if the situation is sufficiently stabilised to do so
@8SNBFCZ4yrs4Y
Yes but only where so do will not destabalise the local community
@8SMSXHT4yrs4Y
If we are peacekeeping, not an issue with them being there.
@8SMTB864yrs4Y
No, because the military is over there protecting and helping build a better life
@8SMPWFZ4yrs4Y
Yes but we need to maintain aid to right the wrongs we've caused to civilian life.
@8SMLTGM4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they continue to have non-military presence to support the development of safe, secure and dwmocratic infrastructure
@8SM8TWF4yrs4Y
Only if the safety of the people who live there is assured.
Yes but gradually and then review our need to get involved in foreign affairs.
@8SLNCQM4yrs4Y
Yes but provide Air support and equipment to the Afghan government
@8SLGP5V4yrs4Y
Gradual reduction as we are already there but perhaps need to review why we get involved in so many other countries troubles
@8SLH94W4yrs4Y
No, there are many territories in afghanistan that still require post-conflict aid.
@8SKRTLX4yrs4Y
Pulling out all military troops with a clear plan for how this is done in a sustainable way
Keep a minority there and bring many back to their families. Keep the top skilled there I case a war breaks out, so then they can call for more support.
@8SJRMF44yrs4Y
Only when it's safe to do so.
@8SJG6D84yrs4Y
It depends on what the afgan people want.
@8SH8RDTLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
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.
In time, though a full withdraw would need to come with aid to top it falling into the hands of terrorists.
@8SFRXQBConservative4yrs4Y
i f there is no linger a reason to be there then they can come home if not then they stay
@8SCWQVM4yrs4Y
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.
@8S9CZGM4yrs4Y
Only when they ask us to leave
Not we’ll enough informed to answer
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