Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Japan considering ending Afghanistan evacuation mission Sept. 1

Japan is considering pulling its Self Defence Forces out of Afghanistan, possibly on Wednesday. Government sources cited in Japanese media said it would be difficult to ensure safety at the airport after the US' troops pulled out. 


The US completed the withdrawal of its forces on Monday.


Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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