Clinton: Troop pullout may lead to dire consequences

KABUL (Pajhwok): America’s former secretary of state Hillary Clinton fears President Joe Biden’s decision on pulling out troops from Afghanistan will lead to dire consequences.

In an interview on Sunday, she said the United States should be ready to face serious consequences of Biden’s decision on bringing troops home from the war-devastated country.

“Well, it’s been made. And I know it is a very difficult decision,” she remarked. “This is what we call a wicked problem,” the ex-secretary of state told CNN.

The presidential decision had ramifications — both foreseen and unintended — of staying and of leaving Afghanistan, she said.

She warned of the potential collapse of the Afghan government and a takeover of the country by the Taliban, probably with a resumption of civil war in certain parts of Afghanistan.

Clinton also spoke about a largely Taliban-run government in the country at some point in the not-too-distant future.

“How do we help and protect the many, many thousands of Afghans who worked with the US and NATO -connected contractors?” she asked.

She also voiced he concern about who stood up and spoke out for women’s rights and human rights.

“I hope that the administration, in concert with the Congress. will have a very large visa program and will begin immediately to try to provide that channel for so many Afghans to utilize so that they are not left in danger.” The ex-secretary said.

Biden’s move could trigger a huge refugee outflow and a possible resumption of activities by global terrorist groups, particularly Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, she concluded.

PAN Monitor/mud

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