U.S. Military Withdrawal and Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan: Frequently Asked Questions

Abstract

On August 15, 2021, the Taliban entered the Afghan capital of Kabul, completing a rapid take over over the country with a speed that surprised many Afghans and Americans alike. The Taliban's advance came as the United States was completing the military withdrawal to which it agreed in the February 2020 U.S.-Taliban accord. The U.S. military and diplomatic withdrawal and evacuation operation concluded on August 30, 2021, with the departure of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 17, 2021
Accession Number
AD1148822

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