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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan as the U.S. nears a May 1 deadline to withdraw American troops from the country.
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  • March 21, 2021

US defense chief makes surprise Afghanistan visit

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan as the U.S. nears a May 1 deadline to withdraw American troops from the country.

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