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Afghanistan Inquiry Committee Submits Final Report

Berlin, 18 February 2025 – The Afghanistan Inquiry Committee (AIC) has submitted its final report to the Bundestag (German Parliament). The report investigates Germany’s involvement in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021.

The AIC, chaired by Dr. Hans-Ulrich Klose, was established in 2021 to shed light on Germany’s role in Afghanistan. The committee’s mandate included examining the political and military decisions made during the deployment, the impact of the mission on the Afghan population, and the consequences for Germany.

The final report, which runs to over 1,000 pages, presents the committee’s findings and recommendations. Key highlights include:

• Political failures: The report concludes that German political leaders made several strategic mistakes in Afghanistan, including:

  • Overestimating the ability of the Afghan government and security forces to maintain stability.
  • Underestimating the strength and resilience of the Taliban.
  • Failing to adequately plan for the withdrawal of German troops.

• Military shortcomings: The report also identifies several military shortcomings, such as:

  • Insufficient intelligence on the ground.
  • Inadequate training and equipment for Afghan security forces.
  • Lack of coordination between German and international forces.

• Humanitarian impact: The report highlights the devastating impact of the war on the Afghan population, including:

  • High levels of civilian casualties.
  • Displacement of millions of people.
  • Destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods.

• Recommendations: The report makes several recommendations to improve German policy and military operations in future conflicts, including:

  • Strengthening political oversight of military missions.
  • Improving intelligence gathering and analysis.
  • Providing more support to local partners.
  • Setting more realistic goals and expectations.

The Bundestag will now consider the report and its recommendations. The government is expected to respond with a comprehensive plan of action in the coming months.

The final report of the Afghanistan Inquiry Committee is a major milestone in Germany’s efforts to come to terms with its involvement in Afghanistan. The report provides a valuable analysis of the mistakes that were made and the lessons that can be learned for future missions.

Afghanistan examination committee hands over the final report

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