Angela Merkel described the 2021 withdrawal of Western troops from Afghanistan as a 'terrible failure' during a parliamentary inquiry. She highlighted the chaotic exit, the unexpected flight of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, and the international community's failure to achieve its goals in Afghanistan. Merkel criticized Ghani's actions and acknowledged the challenges faced, including corruption and cultural misunderstandings. She maintained that supporting the US-led intervention post-9/11 was justified but recognized the shortcomings of the mission. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)