German Chancellor Scholz: Afghanistan Withdrawal “Not Satisfactory”
Berlin (hib/SCR) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan in 2021. At a conference on Afghanistan in Berlin on Tuesday, Scholz said that the withdrawal had not been “satisfactory.”
“We also know that the withdrawal itself was not satisfactory,” Scholz said. “We tried to do everything to evacuate everyone from Afghanistan who wanted to leave the country.”
Scholz’s comments come as the international community marks the one-year anniversary of the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan. The withdrawal led to the Taliban quickly regaining control of the country.
The withdrawal has been widely criticized, with many arguing that it was too hasty and that it left Afghanistan vulnerable to the Taliban. Scholz’s comments echo those of many other world leaders who have expressed dissatisfaction with the withdrawal.
At the conference in Berlin, Scholz called on the Taliban to respect human rights and to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need in Afghanistan. He also urged the Taliban to form an inclusive government that represents all Afghans.
“We want to see a stable and democratic Afghanistan that respects human rights and that is not a breeding ground for terrorism,” Scholz said. “We will continue to work with our partners to achieve this goal.”
The conference in Berlin was attended by representatives from over 50 countries and organizations. The conference was aimed at discussing the future of Afghanistan and how to support the Afghan people.
Scholz: Afghanistan-Abzug “nicht zufriedenstellend”
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