In 2012, after a team member was nearly killed, a Special Forces unit went on a rampage that might have been one of the worst war crimes in recent U.S. history.
Tag: Afghan National Police
As the Taliban Tighten Their Grip, Fears of Retribution Grow
Taliban leaders have promised amnesty to Afghan officials and soldiers, but there are increasing reports of detentions, disappearances and even executions.
As the Taliban Tighten Their Grip, Fears of Retribution Grow
Taliban leaders have promised amnesty to Afghan officials and soldiers, but there are increasing reports of detentions, disappearances and even executions.
Hunted by the Taliban, US-Allied Afghan Forces Are in Hiding
The Afghan forces disintegrated ahead of the Taliban’s rapid advance. Now, the militants are searching for thousands of Afghan soldiers and security officials.
The British Army’s Legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan
A new book looks at the changes the British Army has undergone and roles it has played as an almost volunteer sidekick to the American military in the war on terror.
U.S. Built the Afghan Military Over 20 Years. Will It Last One More?
As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, it leaves behind broken and battered Afghan security forces to defend the country from the Taliban and other threats.
In Kabul’s Streets, Dogs Rule the Night
Almost every city in the world has to deal with street crime, and some with dog packs. But few, if any, have to navigate such an underworld while also confronting unrelenting war.
The Taliban Close In on Afghanistan, Pushing the Country to the Brink
The Taliban have positioned themselves around several major population centers, including the capital of Kandahar Province, as the Biden administration weighs whether to withdraw or to stay.
The Taliban Close In on Afghan Cities, Pushing the Country to the Brink
The Taliban have positioned themselves around several major population centers, including the capital of Kandahar Province, as the Biden administration weighs whether to withdraw or to stay.
Afghan War Casualty Report: December 2020
At least 21 pro-government forces and eight civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.