In 2021, the Danish Armed Forces concluded nearly 20 years of military efforts in Afghanistan when Denmark, along with the USA, the UK, and other NATO countries, withdrew their soldiers. 44 Danish soldiers lost their lives in Afghanistan. The photo shows the Danish effort in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. (Archive photo). Photo: Søren Bidstrup/Ritzau Scanpix
Danish veterans gather in silent protest at US embassy
Danish veterans and soldiers plan a “silent manifestation march” on January 31 from Kastellet in Copenhagen to the American embassy to express discontent with Donald Trump’s remarks about NATO soldiers. Carsten Rasmussen, national chairman of Danmarks Veteraner, criticized Trump’s claim that...
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