By David Francis with Sabine Muscat
The Taliban declares victory one day after NATO ends its mission in Afghanistan. Taliban insurgents have been waging a brutal campaign across Afghanistan in the run up to the end of America’s longest war. The Taliban is claiming victory after NATO’s mission closed in Kabul Sunday. The group also promised to continue its campaign against the Afghan government until the departure of the remaining 13,000 foreign troops, including 9,800 from the United States.
FP’s Reid Standish: “In the lengthy statement, [Taliban spokesman Zabihullah] Mujahid said the war had exacted a heavy toll from the United States …read more
Source: Foreign Policy
