(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): Australian troops should stay in Afghanistan to prevent the Islamic State (IS) - also known as Daesh € from spreading its toxic tentacles, believes a lawmaker.
Senator Pauline Hanson, who has just returned from an eight-day visit to the war-torn country, said the Australians would be €œkidding themselves€ if they thought of leaving the region anytime soon.
She told Starts at 60 on Friday it was imperative for Australian forces to stay in the region to stop the €œtentacles€ of ISIS and the Taliban spreading further afield.
€œYou can€™t put a timeframe on this. If you think we are going to pull out in a year or two years €¦ you€™re kidding yourself,€ remarked the senator, the One Nation leader.
As many as 300 Australian Defence Force members are currently stationed in Afghanistan as part of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, involving 39 nations.
She said the success of the international military effort had direct repercussions on Australia€™s security. €œIf they know they have a win in the Middle East, it will affect Australia it will come here in a big way.€
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