Posts Tagged ‘saigon’

Kabul & Saigon: A Tale of Two US Failures

August 18, 2021 Source: Al Mayadeen By Ali Hamouch Each time the US decides to invade a country, it starts with a poorly thought-out mass mobilization and ends up dealing with disgraceful consequences. Kabul & Saigon: A Tale of Two US Failures A new dawn is embracing Kabul today – a dawn that bears with […]

Biden’s allies and critics battle over whether fall of Kabul is his ‘Saigon moment’

The departure of US embassy personnel from Afghanistan after the government was toppled by the Taliban has left President Joe Biden facing uncomfortable questions about the legacy of the US in the country, as well as criticism over his own administration’s handling of the final days of America’s longest-running war. The American-backed government in Afghanistan […]

Biden’s Saigon: Videos Reveal Utter Chaos at Kabul Airport as Taliban Conquers Afghanistan

Videos uploaded from Kabul on Sunday showed chaos at the international airport as panicked people rushed to board aircraft ahead of the Taliban’s advance. Gunfire was audible in the distance as refugees packed into transport aircraft. Operations at the airport were reportedly suspended for a time due to shooting nearby. Another Saigon moment: chaotic scenes at […]

A Saigon moment in the Hindu Kush

July 07, 2021 By Pepe Escobar with permission and first posted at Asia Times And it’s all over For the unknown soldier It’s all over For the unknown soldier The Doors, The Unknown Soldier Let’s start with some stunning facts on the ground. The Taliban are on a roll. Earlier this week their P.R. arm was claiming […]

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