Taliban warn Turkey against extending troops in Afghanistan: Statement

AFP , Tuesday 13 Jul 2021

This statement comes days after Turkey promised to provide troops to protect Kabul airport when foreign forces leave next month

The Taliban on Tuesday warned Turkey against extending its troop presence in Afghanistan when US-led forces leave the country, insisting the decision was "reprehensible".

"The decision... is ill-advised, a violation of our sovereignty and territorial integrity and against our national interests," the group said in a statement, days after Turkey promised to provide troops to protect Kabul airport when foreign forces leave next month.

 

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