Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
Taliban rejects Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid urged the U.S. to follow a policy of "realism and rationality."
Opinion
Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
The author of this op-ed discusses how DOD-DEA partnerships, like those that targeted Taliban heroin traffickers, could be a model for stifling cartels.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme
Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann will serve 30 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.
By Diana Stancy
‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck