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Almost two decades since George W. Bush ordered American forces into Afghanistan, the United States has formally ended its military involvement in the country. The occupation, which claimed the lives of more than 2,400 US service personnel, ended shortly before midnight local time, as the final military flight took off from Kabul airport.

Sarah Smith speaks to General Jack Keane, former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, about the significance of this moment.

The Taliban has said it is not going after people who worked for western militaries or the previous administration. However, there is growing evidence that this is not the reality on the ground. Yogita Limaye reports on the situation for those that have been left behind in the country and now fear for their lives.

The show also hears from Sir John Sawers, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service - MI6. Justin Webb asks him about the threat the Taliban鈥檚 victory now poses to British security.