"The Americans should leave Afghanistan because this is my own home," he said.

Several weeks after we left Afghanistan, the war broke out.

This is indeed important, if the alliance countries really wish to leave Afghanistan.

We might even decide, nine years after our arrival, that it is time to leave Afghanistan.

But he never said anything about leaving Afghanistan on a specified timetable.

Troops from Western countries are already beginning to leave Afghanistan.

Wouldn't it be great if we could just pack up and leave Afghanistan?

"He felt survivor's guilt, having left Afghanistan and not doing anything during the war."

About 500 servicemen are due to leave Afghanistan in 2012, reducing the numbers to 9,000.

War left Afghanistan with a broken communication system, so word has been slow to spread between the national headquarters and troops.