Today (April 15), after the US called for the end of the war in Afghanistan in September 2021, Australia once again reiterated its decision to withdraw its troops from the country.
In a statement issued on April 15, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that, along with the United States and other allies, Australia will withdraw all 80 remaining soldiers in Afghanistan by September 2021, on the right occasion. 20 years of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in America.
Australian troops and local forces in Afghanistan. Source: Australian Department of Defense
Since the US launched the war in Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban, along with the US and its allies, Australia has sent more than 39,000 troops to the country to join the war, of which 41 soldiers were killed.
Starting two years ago, when Australia had 1,500 troops, the country began the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan to the current 80 soldiers.
Although from September 2021 there will be no Australian military presence in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia continues to support the peace process in this country.
“Australia continues to support peace negotiations between the Australian government and the Taliban. We encourage both sides to join the peace process in which many Australians have died for it. While reducing the military’s contribution to this process, we continue to support Afghanistan’s stability and development through our bilateral partnership programs as well as through coordination with other countries ” said Mr. Morrison.
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