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Inside the CIA’s Secret Afghan Army
The Zero Units served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate. Now, they face uncertainty as they begin new ...
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Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government
Russia has a complex history with Afghanistan. Soviet troops invaded the country in 1979 to install a Communist government and became embroiled in a 10-year war against mujahedeen fighters armed ...
Russia becomes first country to recognize the Taliban government
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan amid a chaotic U.S. withdrawal and toppled the Western-backed government in 2021.
Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme
By Riham Alkousaa and Charlotte Greenfield BERLIN/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -In a cramped guesthouse in Pakistan's capital, 25-year ...
Afghanistan review could lead to change in promotions for NCOs, officers
The review will look at how troops can provide honest feedback about operations, without fear of it impacting their careers.
Germany seeks deal with Taliban to deport Afghan migrants
Germany should strike a deal with the Taliban to facilitate the deportation of Afghan migrants, the country’s interior minister has said in a proposal that drew immediate anger from his coalition ...
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Could (and should) private investors make up for US aid cuts in Afghanistan?
A senior US diplomat recently indicated that the United States will no longer provide financial assistance, saying private ...
Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes
A Government document shows how the Defence Secretary considers the schemes have fulfilled their purpose so that defence ...