The United States and coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 terror attacks. After the attacks, U.S. intelligence officials determined that the Afghani-based militant organization Al-Qaeda was responsible. In 2001 90% of Afghanistan was controlled by the Sunni Islamic military organization The Taliban. After the Taliban refused requests by U.S. President George W. Bush to dismantle Al-Qaeda the U.S. launched military operations known as Operation Enduring Freedom. As of June 27, 2019 2,419 U.S. troops have died in the conflict.
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@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Yes, we should withdraw all military forces from Afghanistan and send the troops home
@8QFCFP74yrs4Y
Yes, and give aid in any way as a means of compensation
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, and withdraw troops from everywhere else as well.
@88C5C284yrs4Y
Not until we’re sure it won’t create a power vacuum in the country
@842VWLK4yrs4Y
yes, but make them come back if any further trouble happens against the US
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but as a gradual process over 2-3 years as Afghanistan stabilizes its own government and military to combat Al Qaeda and defend themselves against Taliban rule.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, gradually over a two year period
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but gradually over a two-year period
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but as a gradual process over 3-4 years as Afghanistan stabilizes its own government and military to combat Al Qaeda and defend themselves against Taliban rule.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but the total withdrawal of our military troops should be done gradually over a two-year period
@8P3ZQ4P4yrs4Y
Take out some at a time but increase when there is evidence of an attack
@8S2LJ244yrs4Y
No, and provide more financial aid to Afghanistan
@8S2LJ244yrs4Y
Yes, and provide financial aid to Afghanistan
@8S4VH5F4yrs4Y
No, we have to fix the mess we created.
@JWeissflog3yrs3Y
Yes , but make sure all the bases and equipment left behind is destroyed before pulling the troops out.
@8WRR7YQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but keep a small number of troops in the country instead of pulling all.
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