Dozens of Afghan civilians are dead, local officials said Monday, following operations carried out late Sunday by U.S. and Afghan forces targeting al Qaida fighters. … US Forces Have Massacred at Least 70 Afghan Civilians in One WeekRead more
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War in Afghanistan Was a Lie
Nightmares still haunt me. Sometimes it’s the standard stuff associated with classic post-traumatic stress disorder: flashbacks of horrible attacks and images of my mutilated troopers. … War in Afghanistan Was a LieRead more
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These Negotiations Have Not Been About the Afghan People
AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show in Afghanistan. This weekend, President Trump publicly called off a secret meeting at Camp David with the Taliban and … These Negotiations Have Not Been About the Afghan PeopleRead more
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The US Just Killed 30 Innocent People in Afghanistan. Let’s Pretend It Was London.
A US official in the UK has indicated that he is “working with local authorities” and “examining the intelligence” that led to a drone strike … The US Just Killed 30 Innocent People in Afghanistan. Let’s Pretend It Was London.Read more
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The U.S. Government Prevents Investigations Into War Crimes in Afghanistan
On April 12, 2019, the International Criminal Court said that it would not pursue a war crimes investigation against the U.S. military for its actions … The U.S. Government Prevents Investigations Into War Crimes in AfghanistanRead more
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Over 400 Women to Contest Violence-Plagued Afghan Election
Afghanistan’s women representation is better than some Western nations. About 28 percent of seats in the lower house are held by women, this is eight … Over 400 Women to Contest Violence-Plagued Afghan ElectionRead more
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10 Journalists Killed in Afghanistan’s Deadliest Day
Ten journalists died in Afghanistan on Monday in the deadliest day for journalists since the Afghan War began in 2001. Nine journalists died in a … 10 Journalists Killed in Afghanistan’s Deadliest DayRead more
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When hope is gone
The time after the American invasion was a time of great hope. The golden years. After the darkness of the Taliban rule, Afghanistan finally seemed … When hope is goneRead more
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CIA & America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan & Pakistan
The U.S. is intensifying its air war in Afghanistan. Over a recent four-day period, U.S. Air Force B-52s dropped what the Air Force described as … CIA & America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan & PakistanRead more
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Trump Joins Obama & Bush in Using SOTU to Hail “Progress” in Afghan War
On Tuesday night, President Trump became the third president in a row to attempt to put a positive spin on the war in Afghanistan—the longest … Trump Joins Obama & Bush in Using SOTU to Hail “Progress” in Afghan WarRead more