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Taliban Accuses US of Seeking Regional Bases Post-Withdrawal
Taliban in a new statement has accused the United States of seeking a military presence in the region, “especially in Pakistan,” as part of its efforts to maintain surveillance in Afghanistan, warning that it will lead to “more bloodshed” in the country if it takes place.
The statement published on Friday says that the Doha agreement has been “repeatedly” violated by the US and that it has led to the continuation of violence in Afghanistan. The US has rejected claims on violation of the Doha agreement.
Taliban says that some media reports have said that the US will keep its presence along the Durand Line for surveillance using Pakistan’s territory and airspace. This will mean that the US will maintain its presence in Bagram and Shindand bases in Afghanistan and that if this happens, the Taliban “will continue their jihad” as in the past, the statement says.
Pentagon says US security assistance to Pakistan remains suspended ANI | Updated: May 26, 2021 11:08 IST
Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): The status of US security assistance to Pakistan that was suspended by the previous Donald Trump-led administration has not changed, the Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, Kirby said: At this time, the US security assistance to Pakistan is still suspended. I will not get into speculating one way or another about if or whether that will change going forward.
The Pentagon Press Secretary was responding to a question on if the new Biden administration has reviewed the policy of the previous Trump administration and if there are any changes in it or if this issue was on the table during talks with the Pakistani leadership.