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1. What was actually required by #45's Taliban deal? Best I can tell they used the date on the agreement as the effective date. It begins with a guarantee complete withdrawal of "all foreign forces." That's not happening.
My analysis:
2/29/2020 Effective date; in 14 months all
My analysis:
2/29/2020 Effective date; in 14 months all
2. non-diplomatic US persons had to withdraw. That meant we agreed to get out by June 1, 2021.
After February 29, 2020 & by July 13, 2020 US & Coalition had to reduce force to 8,600 & withdraw from "five (5) military bases." I don't know for certain that included #Bagram
After February 29, 2020 & by July 13, 2020 US & Coalition had to reduce force to 8,600 & withdraw from "five (5) military bases." I don't know for certain that included #Bagram
3. but I can't imagine they meant five small bases in remote areas. I need to follow up to determine what if any bases were contemplated or closed in response to the clause.
The @POTUS #45 deal required US & Coalition to withdraw "all remaining forces . . . within 9.5 months."
The @POTUS #45 deal required US & Coalition to withdraw "all remaining forces . . . within 9.5 months."
