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May 27, 2021
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On May 26, 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Afghan Taliban organization) issued a statement warning Afghanistan's neighboring countries, especially Pakistan, not to provide military bases to U.S. for future counter-terrorism missions.[1] Titled "Statement Of The Islamic Emirate Regarding Reports About Establishment Of American Bases In The Region," it was published by one of the official websites of the Islamic Emirate.[2]
The Taliban statement comes immediately after the Pentagon said that the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan does not mean that the U.S. is walking away from the region. "Just because we are removing our troops and ending our military mission in Afghanistan doesn't mean that we're walking away from the region," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters.[3]