Horst Seehofer Testifies Before Afghanistan Inquiry Committee
Berlin, November 8, 2024 – Former German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer appeared before the Bundestag’s Afghanistan Inquiry Committee today to give testimony on his role in the German military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
Seehofer, who was Interior Minister at the time of the withdrawal, faced questions about the chaotic evacuation of German citizens and Afghan allies. The committee is investigating allegations of mismanagement and delays that led to many people being left behind when U.S.-led forces pulled out of the country.
In his testimony, Seehofer defended his actions, saying that he had acted in accordance with the information available at the time and the priorities set by the government. He also criticized the United States for its hasty withdrawal, which he said had created a “disaster.”
“We were not prepared for a situation where the United States would withdraw its troops and the Afghan government would collapse so quickly,” Seehofer said. “But we did everything we could to evacuate as many people as possible.”
The committee’s investigation is expected to last several months. It will examine the role of the German government, the military, and other actors in the Afghan withdrawal.
Seehofer is one of several high-ranking officials who have been called to testify before the committee. Other witnesses include Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and former Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The committee’s findings will be used to develop recommendations for future German foreign policy and military deployments.
Horst Seehofer vor dem Untersuchungsausschuss Afghanistan
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