The Hill: Mattis says war in Afghanistan needs to end: ‘40 years is enough’
Secretary of Defense James Mattis on Monday called for the international community to help end the war in Afghanistan and aid regional leaders in their efforts to bridge longstanding disagreements, saying that conflicts in Afghanistan have now gone on for “40 years.”
“In Afghanistan, it’s gone on now it’s approaching 40 years; 40 years is enough and it’s time for everyone to get on board, support the United Nations, support Prime Minister Modi, support President Ghani and all those who are trying to maintain peace and make for a better world here. So, we are on that track,” Mattis told reporters ahead of a meeting with his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Update: Mattis Says 40 Years Of War Enough For Afghanistan (TOLO News)
WNU Editor: Some wars and conflicts go on for decades. Afghanistan is one of them.
