How America's 'forever war' finally ended | 9 News Australia

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On August 15, 2021, Taliban forces captured Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, following a rapid nationwide offensive during the final stages of the US and NATO military withdrawal. The fall of the capital led to the immediate collapse of the Western-backed Afghan government and restored Taliban rule after two decades of war. This sudden transition triggered a chaotic emergency airlift at Kabul International Airport, where international forces evacuated over 120,000 foreign citizens and vulnerable Afghan allies. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► X: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@9news Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

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