Pentagon: We are following with great concern the escalating security deterioration in Afghanistan

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11-07-2021, 17:50

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The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) confirmed that it is following with great concern the escalating security deterioration in Afghanistan.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said: We are following with great concern the deteriorating security situation and the escalating violence in Afghanistan, the advancement of the rebels (Taliban movement) continues throughout the country, he added, "We will not abandon our relationship with our partners in Afghanistan, we will continue to provide them with support, and we will continue to call for a A negotiated political solution led by Afghans to end the war. The movement took control of 117 of 407 Afghan districts and confirmed control of 85% of the country. US President Joe Biden confirmed Thursday that the withdrawal will be completed before August 31, while the date initially set for 11, September.