Taliban warn of 'consequences' if US troops withdrawal deadline of August 31 is not met
British Army troops safely evacuating people from Afghanistan.
Amidst the calls for extension ofUS troops withdrawaldeadline,theTalibanhaveissued a stark warning against the move. TheTaliban spokesperson saidif the US or the UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations,the answer is no or there would be consequences.
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In an interview to Sky News in Doha,Taliban spokesperson Dr Suhail Shaheen said, "It's a red line. President Biden announced that on August 31, they would withdraw all their military forces. So, if they extend it that means they are extending occupation while there is no need for that."
Just days away, thedeadline forUStroops withdrawalfrom Afghanistanis approaching. It has made theevacuation of people more intense. Several calls are being made for its extension.
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Taliban spokespersonadded,"If the US or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations - the answer is no. Or there would be consequences.It will create mistrust between us. If they are intent on continuing the occupation it will provoke a reaction."
The development comes asUnitedKingdomPrimeMinisterBoris Johnson isabout toaskUnitedStatesPresidentJoe Biden to extendthedeadlineforwithdrawalto allow more people to flee the Talibanrule.