Army Commander Says Troop Drawdown Will Not Impact Security
An army commander on Sunday said that the Taliban is trying to "conduct terrorist activities" in areas near the capital city but pledged they will be prevented.
The commander of the Afghan Army’s 111 Division, Ramin Muqbil, said that there is "no concern" about the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan because, according to him, the government forces have the capability to conduct independent operations.
“The 2,500 that have remained in Afghanistan are not joining us on the battlefield. They have an advisory role, sometimes with our leaders,” he said.
Mohammad Hasan, an army soldier, who has served in the Afghan National Army for 14 years, said that three of his brothers who were also army soldiers were killed in the war and they left nine children who should be taken care of by him.