Tory MP Ellwood Resigns After Afghanistan Video Backlash
Former Army Veteran Criticized for Urging UK to Re-engage With Taliban-Controlled Country
Defense Select Committee Chair Steps Down Following Public Outcry
Tobias Ellwood, a senior Conservative MP and former army veteran, has resigned as chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee following a public backlash over a video he posted in which he said Afghanistan had been "transformed" under Taliban rule.
Ellwood's comments, made during a visit to the country, sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing him of ignoring the Taliban's human rights abuses and the dire situation facing Afghan civilians.
In a statement, Ellwood apologized for his remarks, saying he regretted "the way my words were interpreted."
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