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The Astonishing Transformation of Afghanistan
Former Defence Secretary Tobias Ellwood's Visit Reveals a Vastly Different Country
Former defence secretary Tobias Ellwood has described his recent visit to Afghanistan as astonishing, calling it a vastly different country from the one he knew before.
Ellwood, who chairs the Defence Select Committee, visited Afghanistan in December 2021, just months after the Taliban took over the country. He met with Taliban officials, Afghan civilians, and international aid workers to assess the situation on the ground.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Ellwood said that Afghanistan had changed dramatically since his last visit in 2019. He said that the country is now much more peaceful and stable, and that the Taliban are in control of the vast majority of the territory.
Ellwood also said that the Taliban are making an effort to improve the lives of ordinary Afghans. He said that they are investing in education and healthcare, and that they are cracking down on corruption.
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