Thursday, November 28, 2019

President Trump makes unannounced visit to US troops in Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump has made an unannounced visit to American troops in Afghanistan.
Speaking to troops at Bagram Air Field, Mr Trump said the US was "substantially" drawing down its troops in Afghanistan, without giving specific numbers.
The visit comes a week after a prisoner swap with the Taliban aimed at restarting talks with the group.
He also met President Ashraf Ghani.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50594943