Abdul Ghani Baradar

Biden defends US pullout, blames Afghan govt that 'gave up and fled'
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Biden defends US pullout, blames Afghan govt that 'gave up and fled'

  • In his first public appearance since Taliban seized control of the country, US president admits the advance had unfolded more quickly than expected
  • Says US gave Afghan govt every chance to determine future, but could not provide them with the will to fight for that future
Published 17 Aug, 2021 10:17am