"Top Generals Blame Biden Administration for Kabul Fall and Delayed Evacuation"
TL;DR
Retired US generals blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic evacuation of Kabul, citing inadequate planning and delayed orders. They highlighted the military's advice to maintain 2,500 service members in Afghanistan for stability and concerns about the state department's slow response. The White House's internal review shifted blame to the military and cited sufficient resources to mitigate threats. The chaotic evacuation resulted in the Taliban's control of Afghanistan and significant changes for the population, including the loss of rights for women and girls.
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