George W Bush fears for women as he criticises Afghanistan pullout

Former US president says west's withdrawal is a mistake and could cause unspeakable harm'

The former US president George W Bush has criticised the western withdrawal from Afghanistan in an interview with a German broadcaster, saying he fears Afghan women and girls will suffer unspeakable harm".

Asked in an interview with the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) whether the withdrawal was a mistake, Bush replied: You know, I think it is, because I think the consequences are going to be unbelievably bad."