Matthew hoh resignation letter
Matthew hoh resignation letter
Resignation letter 2 week notice!
US official resigns over Afghan war
“Like the Soviets, we continue to secure and bolster a failing state, while encouraging an ideology and system of government unknown and unwanted by its people” Matthew Hoh |
On Tuesday eight US soldiers and one Afghan civilian were killed in at least two bomb attacks in Kandahar province, taking the total US death toll for October to 55.
The attacks and Hoh’s resignation are likely to step up pressure on Barack Obama, the US president, as he reviews military strategy in Afghanistan.
Plea to stay
The Washington Post said that Hoh’s resignation had “sent ripples all the way to the White House”.
Commenting on his departure, Ian Kelly, the White House spokesman, said that while Hoh was entitled to his views on the war, the US government would not change course.
“We take his point of view very seriously but we continue to believe that we are on track to achieving the goal that the president has set before us.
That is … improving Af