US Withdrawal A Potential Disaster: Afghan analysts

A number of Afghan political analysts warned that if American troops withdrawn Afghanistan earlier, the country will again turn into safe terrorist havens.

The Afghan political analysts are said to believe America will have a long-term presence in Afghanistan.

Simultaneously with appearing of Islamic State (IS) group in several parts of Afghanistan, most of analysts are said to consider the continuous presence of American troops in Afghanistan a serious need.

Some of warnings indicate that if American troops suddenly abandon Afghanistan, becoming Afghanistan a safe haven for terrorist groups is not far from imagination.

Nurolhaq Nasemi, international relations analysts in London said, “I hope Afghanistan demands American troops to stay in Afghanistan. Threats such as Daesh and Taliban are still serious dangers for Afghanistan.”

Senator Muhammad Faisal Samie said, “This is a serious need that America has a long-term presence in Afghanistan. Terrorist still is not defeated in Afghanistan.”

However, the White House is scheduled to decide about the presence of American troops before the leaders of national unity government visit Washington; sources near to the executive office said that President Ghani and the chief of executive officer, Abdullah will officially suggest Obama the withdrawal process of US troops to be extended.

Ahmad Saeedi, political analyst said, “We expect US to have long-term presence in Afghanistan and this presence extended up to 2024.”

“The important thing is this that the presence of America in Afghanistan causes peace.” One of other Afghan political analyst said.

Currently, America has 10,800 soldiers in Afghanistan and the figure is expected to decline to 5,500 soldiers by the end of the year.

The handover of primary responsibility for battling the Taliban represents the ultimate test for the 350,000 strong Afghan army. Critics have long questioned the local troops’ morale, discipline, and competence in the face of Taliban attacks. According to a United Nations report, 2014 was the deadliest year on record for non-combatants in Afghanistan, with at least 3,188 civilians killed in the intensifying war. By comparison, at least 4,600 members of the Afghan security forces were killed by fighting last year.

Reported By Nasrat Parsa