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US top general: Taliban appear to have ‘strategic momentum’

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KABUL (Pajhwok): The US top military general has warned that the Taliban appear to have "strategic momentum" in the fight for control of Afghanistan as they put increasing pressure on key cities.

General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in a Pentagon press conference: "This is going to be a test now of the will and leadership of the Afghan people – the Afghan security forces and the government of Afghanistan."

The Biden administration has vowed to continue financial assistance and logistical support for Afghan forces after 31 August, but US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the . . .

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