Taliban has made advances in Afghanistan: Trump’s Defence Secretary nominee

[Khanate]

Taliban has made advances in Afghanistan: Trump’s Defence Secretary nominee
Press Trust of India | Published: January 13, 2017

The Taliban has made advances in Afghanistan and eroded progress made by US in the country, President-elect Donald Trump's Defence Secretary nominee Gen (retd) James Mattis has told lawmakers.

"They (the Taliban) have made advances and eroded some of our success," Mattis told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing while responding to a question from its Chairman, Senator John McCain.

"I believe that we are in serious trouble in Afghanistan as the Taliban is able to mount greater and more serious attacks on capitals across that nation, do you agree with that assessment?" McCain asked.

He also asked if the Afghan National Army was "unsustainable" after losses over a long period of time.

"I need to review the actual casualty figures and the recruitment, sir. But I believe that's correct," Mattis responded, referring to the large number of casualties and desertions being experienced by the ANA.

Source: Business Standard

 

[Dalit]

There we go. The cat and mouse game has begun.

 

[GiannKall]

So Trump will send more troops to hide the fact that US failed in Afghanistan. I am curious to see when this occupation will end.

 

[Khanate]

So Trump will send more troops to hide the fact that US failed in Afghanistan. I am curious to see when this occupation will end.

Its a nation building project now so not any time soon.

 

[Flash_Ninja]

Trump needs to pull all troops out of Afghanistan, stand on an aircraft carrier and announce 'mission accomplished'.

The world is done with US interventions.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.khaama.com/peace-with-taliban-possible-but-safe-havens-must-be-eliminated-abdullah-02963

Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah has said peace is possible with the Taliban group but their safe havens must be eliminated first.

He said there have been developments recently in Afghan peace process and reconciliation with Taliban is likely however their safe havens and training centers must be eliminated first.

The Chief Executive of the unity government further added that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have successfully been fighting the terrorist groups.

But he said the sanctuaries of the terrorist groups outside the country are creating barriers in fight against terrorism.

He also pointed towards the government’s efforts to bring reforms in the key sectors and said necessary reforms have been brought in the elections systems and efforts are underway for the upcoming elections.

In their turn, the European Parliament delegation reaffirmed their support to Afghanistan and hailed the government of Afghanistan for its steps in bringing reforms.

They also added that peace, stability, reforms, elections, democracy, and human rights are on top of EU mission’s list in Afghanistan and they will continue to their efforts in this regard.

 

[ali_raza]

http://www.khaama.com/peace-with-taliban-possible-but-safe-havens-must-be-eliminated-abdullah-02963

Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah has said peace is possible with the Taliban group but their safe havens must be eliminated first.

He said there have been developments recently in Afghan peace process and reconciliation with Taliban is likely however their safe havens and training centers must be eliminated first.

The Chief Executive of the unity government further added that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have successfully been fighting the terrorist groups.

But he said the sanctuaries of the terrorist groups outside the country are creating barriers in fight against terrorism.

He also pointed towards the government’s efforts to bring reforms in the key sectors and said necessary reforms have been brought in the elections systems and efforts are underway for the upcoming elections.

In their turn, the European Parliament delegation reaffirmed their support to Afghanistan and hailed the government of Afghanistan for its steps in bringing reforms.

They also added that peace, stability, reforms, elections, democracy, and human rights are on top of EU mission’s list in Afghanistan and they will continue to their efforts in this regard.

he is crazy.
he thinks that just by his words talibs will destroy all there strength

 

[ABCharlie]

So much US money being wasted in that hopeless piece of land. After 15 years all they got to show is "Taliban are gaining ground."

Man just get the heck out of there and let the regional powers sort it out.