US Department of Defense “Reduces Afghan Forces to 2,500” | Voice of America

The US Department of Defense said on the 15th that the number of US troops in Afghanistan has dropped to the level of 2,500.

This is the lowest number since 2001, when the United States invaded Afghanistan.

In November of last year, the United States announced that it would reduce the number of US troops in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500.

Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller issued a statement on the 15th, saying, “We plan to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by May 2021.” “But, this is a plan with conditions.”

President Trump has steadily reduced US troops stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria in order to fulfill its pledge to “return US troops abroad”.

In particular, the US Army in Afghanistan agreed with the Taliban in February of last year to complete withdrawal within 14 months through phased cuts. However, if the situation in Afghanistan becomes unstable, he has promised to re-introduce US troops.

The United States invaded Afghanistan, which protects Osama bin Laden, who planned the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, destroying the Taliban regime.

However, in February of last year, it signed a peace treaty with the Taliban and is pushing for the withdrawal of US troops.

VOA news.

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