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Why did Afghan army not fight?
“We didn’t fight because the government didn’t say you have to fight it,” the Kabul commando said. “The Ministry of Defense didn’t say you have to fight.” It’s a political decision, he added — it’s not about the willingness to fight. Now, the Afghan commandos have either left for other countries or are in hiding.
What ended the Iraq war?
March 20, 2003 – December 15, 2011
Iraq War/Periods
Who is fighting against the Taliban?
Fighting alongside Taliban forces were some 28,000–30,000 Pakistanis (usually also Pashtun) and 2,000–3,000 Al-Qaeda militants. Other Pakistani nationals fighting in Afghanistan were regular soldiers especially from the Frontier Corps but also from the Pakistani Army providing direct combat support.
Does the Afghan army still exist?
The army (as a state institution, organized, armed, and commanded by the state) does not exist in Afghanistan today.
Who won the Afghan war?
the Taliban
The war ended with the Taliban regaining power after a 19 years and 10 months-long insurgency against allied NATO and Afghan Armed Forces. It was the longest war in United States history, surpassing the Vietnam War (1955–1975) by approximately five months.
Do the Mujahideen still exist?
The widespread use of the word in English began with reference to the guerrilla-type militant groups led by the Islamist Afghan fighters in the Soviet–Afghan War (see Afghan mujahideen). The term now extends to other jihadist groups in various countries such as Myanmar (Burma), Cyprus, and the Philippines.
Is the US military taking over seats of government in USA?
U.S. Military taking over seats of government in USA January 19, 2021 Editor 9 Comments The military buildup is happening in cities across the United States for what appears to be the installation of the 3rd Reich. Michigan pic.twitter.com/1qy3gettW3
What does the military coup mean for the future of democracy?
While military leaders said they were assuming control for one year under emergency powers granted to them in the constitution, the coup seems likely to undo hard-won democratic reforms that the U.S. under the Obama Administration worked to nurture.
What did the UN say about the transfer of power to military?
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced “grave concern” over the transfer of powers to the military, which he said “represent a serious blow to democratic reforms in Myanmar.” Who is Min Aung Hlaing?
How did Thailand’s military junta come to power?
It’s not the first coup in the country’s history; a 1962 coup brought the military to power. After a series of protests known as the 8888 Uprising, another coup in 1988 brought to power the military junta that would rule for the next 22 years.