US commander says Taliban are not abiding by peace deal and violence is much ‘higher’ than allowed

A top U.S. commander has voiced his disappointment at the level of violence being used by the Taliban, claiming that attacks are higher than the February 29 peace deal allows, as the military begins to pull out of two Afghan bases.  Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTOM) and the top U.S. commander … Read more