Afghanistan
Obama's Memoir Glosses Over His Horrific Drone War
The former president's 768-page memoir hardly mentions the drone program, which killed hundreds of civilians, and when it does it's pretty gross.
Damning Probe of Australia’s Military Finds Evidence of Murder and War Crimes
One incident was described as “possibly the most disgraceful episode in Australia’s military history”.
Mitch McConnell Just Slammed Trump’s Plan to Pull Out of Afghanistan
The senate majority leader said doing so would hand Al Qaeda a "big propaganda victory."
‘They Were Shooting in All Directions’: Kabul University Students Recall Terror
Despite the ongoing talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, the violence in the country continues unabated.
The Soldiers Using Mindfulness to Manage Stress and Become Better Killers
The UK's Ministry of Defence is rolling out training including breathing techniques and mindfulness tools.
Stampede Kills at Least 15 People at Stadium in Afghanistan Amid Visa Rush
About 10,000 Afghans gathered to acquire documents to enter Pakistan following an end to visa policies in place due to coronavirus.
Clashes Between Afghan Forces and the Taliban Threaten Ongoing Peace Talks
A recent increase of violence in Afghanistan could complicate a potential peace deal, as the US says it will withdraw all troops by Christmas.
This Afghani Woman Is Fighting for Peace With the Taliban
Fawzia Koofi is trying to convince the Taliban to give up arms and participate in the democratic process.
Why the Taliban Is Meeting the Afghan Government for the First Time
Peace talks in Qatar aim to end years of conflict between the two sides.
Here’s Why Sikh and Hindu Minorities are Leaving Afghanistan
There were around 200,000 Sikhs in Afghanistan before the start of the conflict in 1979
The Drug Trade Can Help People In War Ravaged Countries, Says Report
The study shows that, while also destructive and dangerous, the drug trade can support entire regions and help to pay for local infrastructure.
Hundreds of Prisoners Are Missing After ISIS Stormed an Afghan Prison
Despite losing territory and leadership, ISIS are "clearly still a threat to consider".