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USA

Trump Mulling Near-Total Withdrawal of US Forces From Somalia Amid Global Pullback, Report Suggests

Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020By Editor

Following to removal of US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the Pentagon and acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller have announced a withdrawal of thousands of troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, leaving around 2,500 residual personnel in both countries. … Read More >Trump Mulling Near-Total Withdrawal of US Forces From Somalia Amid Global Pullback, Report Suggests

USA

‘All wars MUST END’: Trump’s new acting defense secretary signals withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020By Editor

Acting US Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is apparently preparing to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, saying the conflict “isn’t over,” but adding that “all wars must end.” … Read More >‘All wars MUST END’: Trump’s new acting defense secretary signals withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

World

Australia appoints special investigator to probe allegations of war crimes by elite commandos in Afghanistan

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020By Editor

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that the nation must be prepared to deal with “brutal truths,” as officials are gearing up to examine the report on its troops’ alleged misconduct in Afghanistan. … Read More >Australia appoints special investigator to probe allegations of war crimes by elite commandos in Afghanistan

Former TV presenter killed by bomb in apparent assassination in Afghan capital

Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020By Editor

A magnetic bomb attached to a car owned by the Central Bank of Afghanistan has killed three people inside the vehicle, including a former host of political shows on TOLO News television. … Read More >Former TV presenter killed by bomb in apparent assassination in Afghan capital

World

‘Psychos’ fueled by ‘blood lust,’ Australian special forces tortured and executed prisoners in Afghanistan – report

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020By Editor

A disturbing new report blows the lid on the shameful conduct of Australian special forces soldiers in Afghanistan, accusing them of waging a campaign of torture and murder across the war-torn country, and hiding the evidence. … Read More >‘Psychos’ fueled by ‘blood lust,’ Australian special forces tortured and executed prisoners in Afghanistan – report

Russia

Putin says American presence in Afghanistan is beneficial to Moscow’s interests, rubbishes claims of ‘Russian bounties to Taliban’

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Moscow has long been supportive of the presence of American troops in Afghanistan as it believes they contribute to the region’s stability and ultimately aid Russia’s national interests, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. … Read More >Putin says American presence in Afghanistan is beneficial to Moscow’s interests, rubbishes claims of ‘Russian bounties to Taliban’

World

Australian special forces allegedly EXECUTED hog-tied Afghan prisoner because there was no space for him in helicopter

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

Australian special forces have been accused of killing an unarmed, bound prisoner in cold blood, as a four-year probe into alleged war crimes committed by Aussie troops in Afghanistan nears its end. … Read More >Australian special forces allegedly EXECUTED hog-tied Afghan prisoner because there was no space for him in helicopter

Shows

Nigerian youths spark #EndSARS movement & Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation sounds alarms

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020By Editor

Many US troops are now watching their children deploy to the same war in Afghanistan 19 years later. Nigerian youths have sparked an international movement against police violence. And legal experts say Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation raises concerns for a number of reasons. … Read More >Nigerian youths spark #EndSARS movement & Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation sounds alarms

World

Taliban accuses Washington of breaching peace deal after US military conducts ‘defensive’ airstrikes on militants

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

The Taliban has accused the US of violating the landmark Doha agreement which envisions the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan. The Pentagon, however, claimed the strikes came in response to a new Taliban offensive. … Read More >Taliban accuses Washington of breaching peace deal after US military conducts ‘defensive’ airstrikes on militants

US and Taliban agree to ‘re-set’ peace agreement in Afghanistan to save lives – American envoy

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020By Editor

The US special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, said that Washington and the Afghan militants have decided to breathe new life into the crumbling peace deal and promised to “reduce” military operations on the ground. … Read More >US and Taliban agree to ‘re-set’ peace agreement in Afghanistan to save lives – American envoy