Afghanistan: Taliban warns there will be ‘consequences’ if Biden delays withdrawal of US troops – By Sally Lockwood (Sky News) / Aug 23 2021
The Taliban meets Sky News in Doha to discuss what happens next – and issues a stark warning about the withdrawal of troops from the country.
The deadline for troops to withdraw from Afghanistan is just days away and the desperate evacuation of people is running out of time.
The Taliban has met with Sky News in Doha to discuss what happens next – and issued a stark warning about the withdrawal of troops from the country.
Taliban spokesperson Dr Suhail Shaheen said: “It’s a red line. President Biden announced that on 31 August 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.”
He added: “If the US or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations – the answer is no. Or there would be consequences.
