KABUL troops said on Saturday.
But Gen. John Campbell, confirming his retirement at the end of his 18-month assignment in the war-torn country, hoped Afghan security forces would be able to beat back the Taliban offensive.
Addressing his last media briefing in Kabul, the Resolute Support commander asked the rebels to join the reconciliation process if they wanted to have a role in the Afghanistan’s future.
"The Taliban, not Daesh, pose the main danger to the (Afghan) government," remarked the four . . .









