A member of the Afghan parliament, speaking on condition of anonymity, told EUROPE on 21 April of his concerns about the withdrawal of US and allied troops from Afghanistan.
NATO has announced a gradual withdrawal of its troops beginning 1 May (see EUROPE B12699A6).
While respecting the decision, the parliamentarian explained that “from the point of view of the majority of the Afghan people, there are fears. They are concerned that this withdrawal could lead the country to more violence...