LONDON: Afghanistan “towards civil war” and the al-Qaeda terror group “might be back” because the security situation in the region continues to deteriorate, British defense secretary Ben Wallace said on Friday.
The Cabinet Minister handled British media outlets on the government’s decision to send around 600 additional troops to facilitate a safe exit from England personnel left in Afghanistan as a Taliban attack collecting momentum.
“I think we are heading for civil war,” he told the BBC.
With reference to the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan since May, he told the ‘sky news’: “I was truly worried that failed countries breed.
The types of people.
Of course I am worried, that’s why I said me Feel this is not the right time or decision because, of course, al-Qaeda might come back, of course it will be like the type of breeding place.
“That’s what we see, failed countries around the world leads to instability, leading to security threats For us and our interests.
“Appeared when the British Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced that the number of staff working at the British Embassy in Kabul had diminished into a core team that focused on the provision of consular services and visas for those who submitted a British relocation scheme.
Travel advice The overseas office is for all British citizens to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible, while commercial travel options remain TE RSedia.
Every British citizen who is still in Afghanistan is encouraged to contact the embassy in Kabul as soon as possible to get help.
Mod say British forces will provide protection of strength and logistical support for the relocation of British citizens where it is needed and helps accelerate the relocation and policy of Afghanistan assistance (ARP).
This, the ministry said, would help ensure the translator and other Afghan staff who risked their lives working with British troops in Afghanistan could move to England as soon as possible.
“I have ratified the spread of additional military personnel to support diplomatic presence in Kabul, helping British citizens leave the country and support the relocation of former Afghan staff who risk their lives that serve with us,” Wallace said.
“Security of British citizens, British military personnel and former Afghan staff are our top priority.
We have to do everything we can to ensure their safety,” he added.
Additional military support announced on Thursday will arrive in Kabul for the coming days.
Sir Laurie Bristow, the British Ambassador to Afghanistan, will continue to lead a small team in Afghanistan who will move in Kabul to a safer location.
The team will focus on helping the United Kingdom to leave the country, and continue from the Arap and work with international partners to support the Afghan government, said MOD.
Al-Qaida can return; Afghanistan to Civil War: England
