British minister says he was wrong on Afghan veterans taking their own life
Britain fears the Taliban's return and the vacuum left by the West's chaotic withdrawal will allow militants from al Qaeda to gain a foothold in Afghanistan.
Demonstrators take part in a protest, called jointly by Stand Up To Racism and the Afghan Human Rights Foundation, in support of refugees from Afghanistan, in London, Britain August 23, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/PETER NICHOLLS)ByREUTERS