KABUL (Pajhwok): New Zealand has announced withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan by May, concluding two decades of deployment -- the country’s longest military mission.
Radio New Zealand reported the country had six soldiers in Afghanistan; three working within framework of the Resolute Support Mission and as many at the Afghanistan Military Academy.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was time for New Zealand to withdraw its last remaining troops from Afghanistan. The premier added that the Afghan deployment had been the longest mission for New Zealand troops.
But Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand’s minister of defense said the situation . . .
