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US Intends to Announce Withdrawal of 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan Next Week – Reports

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

The Trump administration plans to announce next week a withdrawal of a total of 4,000 US servicemen from Afghanistan in the wake of the resumption of the talks between Washington and Taliban, media reported, citing US officials. … Read More >US Intends to Announce Withdrawal of 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan Next Week – Reports

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ICYMI: The Afghanistan papers: All is not well in America’s longest ever war (VIDEO)

Posted on December 14, 2019December 14, 2019By Editor

The Washington Post published a trove of government documents which proved what most of us suspected already – the war in Afghanistan isn’t going very well. … Read More >ICYMI: The Afghanistan papers: All is not well in America’s longest ever war (VIDEO)

World

Suicide bomb attack hits outside largest US base in Afghanistan, Bagram

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019By Editor

A powerful blast ripped through a medical facility outside Bagram Air Base, the largest US military installation in Afghanistan, killing one civilian and wounding dozens more. … Read More >Suicide bomb attack hits outside largest US base in Afghanistan, Bagram

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Helicopter crash kills 2 US troops in Afghanistan – military

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019By Editor

Two American service members have died after a helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, the US military has reported, adding that enemy fire was not to blame. … Read More >Helicopter crash kills 2 US troops in Afghanistan – military

Daesh Branches in Afghanistan Plan Expansion to CIS Territory – Russian Security Service

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

According to the head of the FSB, terrorists understand that they have suffered a defeat in Syria and Iraq and are therefore deploying their remaining forces outside the Middle East, creating new zones of instability in Asia and Africa, and forming a sleeper cell network in Europe. … Read More >Daesh Branches in Afghanistan Plan Expansion to CIS Territory – Russian Security Service

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CIA-Backed Afghan ‘Death Squads’ Behind ‘War Crimes’, Targeted Civilians – Report

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Similar allegations about strike groups supported by “international military forces” and acting “with impunity, outside of the governmental chain of command” were brought up by a UN report earlier this year. … Read More >CIA-Backed Afghan ‘Death Squads’ Behind ‘War Crimes’, Targeted Civilians – Report

Marine Vet Exposes Controversial Footage of War Through His Own Eyes | Opinions | NowThis

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019By Editor

‘Why are you thanking me? I didn’t do anything. I didn’t help anyone. I just perpetuated a system of senseless violence.’ — Marine vet Miles Lagoze is releasing real war footage to show Americans the war through his own eyes. … Read More >Marine Vet Exposes Controversial Footage of War Through His Own Eyes | Opinions | NowThis

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Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019By Editor

A probe into US attacks on alleged drug-processing facilities conducted in May confirmed almost 40 civilian casualties, including many children. Contrary to what Washington argues, the strikes were illegal, a UN report says. … Read More >Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

Shows

Afghan presidential candidate: ‘War on terror has failed, terrorism has only increased!’ (E796)

Posted on October 4, 2019By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Afghan Presidential candidate Ahmad Wali Masoud on his vision for the country, how he will tackle terrorism and the radical theology of the Taliban … Read More >Afghan presidential candidate: ‘War on terror has failed, terrorism has only increased!’ (E796)

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Blast occurs near polling station in Afghanistan as presidential elections get underway

Posted on October 4, 2019By Editor

At least three people have reportedly been injured as a result of an explosion that struck near a polling station in the Afghan city of Kandahar, shortly after locals began flocking to the polls as the presidential vote began. … Read More >Blast occurs near polling station in Afghanistan as presidential elections get underway