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The U.S. Almost Out Of Afghanistan. What Happens There Next?
The U.S. Almost Out Of Afghanistan. What Happens There Next?
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14 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
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The U.S. military will be fully out of the country by August 31. The Taliban already control more than half of it. A U.S. intelligence assessment reportedly says the Afghan government could collapse in as little as six months. Some members of the Afghan military feel "abandoned and alone," Commanding General of the Afghan Army Sami Sadat tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly. Additional reporting this episode from NPR's Diaa Hadid. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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