NATO says McChrystal stepping down, mission will continue - Speech Brief
24 April 2026 14:21 UTC · NATO · NATO Transcript · Source · Email X Link

NATO says McChrystal stepping down, mission will continue

Key points

  • General McChrystal stepping down
  • ISAF strategy and operations continue

TL;DR

  • NATO thanks General McChrystal for his service and notes he is stepping down as Commander of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.
  • NATO states the ISAF strategy continues to have NATO's support and that operations will not miss a beat.
  • NATO says Mark Sedwill will continue to direct political efforts, a new ISAF Commander will take up the position soon, and NATO will continue protecting the Afghan population, building Afghan security forces, and stay as long as it takes.
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