Former President Bush Who Started the Afghan War "Regrets the Afghan Tragedy"

▲Former U.S. President George W. Bush

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Former U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife Laura expressed regret over the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.

According to major foreign media on the 17th (local time), former President Bush stated in a statement the previous afternoon, "Laura and I feel deep sorrow over the tragic events that have occurred in Afghanistan," adding, "Our hearts are heavy for the Afghan people who have suffered greatly, and for the Americans and NATO allies who have sacrificed so much."

Former President Bush initiated the war in Afghanistan 20 years ago.

During the Bush administration in 2001, the U.S. identified Osama bin Laden, the leader of the international terrorist organization al-Qaeda, as the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and demanded the Taliban hand him over. When the Taliban refused, the U.S. and its allies deployed troops to Afghanistan.

In July, former President Bush expressed concern that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was a mistake and predicted unfavorable outcomes.

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