U.S. Sees its Troops Presence in Afghanistan a Must

General Joseph Dunford says the United States sees a must need to maintain its military operations until there is no insurgency left in Afghanistan, suggesting a far longer military presence even after nearly two decades of war.

“I think we will need to maintain a counterterrorism presence as long as an insurgency continues in Afghanistan,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford said during a congressional hearing, as local media quoted.

The remarks come as the US in the past months started peace talks with the Taliban negotiating in several meetings, with militant groups insisting for foreign troops withdrawal still in the Afghanistan.

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Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate carry out frequent attacks in the capital, mainly in Northern Provinces of Afghanistan, often targeting the US-backed agencies and its security forces.

Recently, Taliban carried suicide attack at Counterpart International, killing at least five people and wounding 24 further.