In 2021, military forces of Western countries were withdrawn from Afghanistan in a rapid manner. Following the withdrawal, radical Islamist groups regained authority in the Hindu Kush region. Supporters of the Taliban celebrated the withdrawal despite the conditions in their own country. The information is derived from a report published by Deutsche Welle.
Western Forces Pull Out of Afghanistan as Islamist Groups Reassert Control
A Deutsche Welle report notes the rapid 2021 withdrawal of Western troops, the resurgence of radical Islamist authority in the Hindu Kush, and Taliban supporters’ celebrations despite domestic conditions.
