southern Afghanistan
Here’s how a military interpreter made it from danger in Afghanistan to safety in the US
Signing up to interpret for the US military in Afghanistan was the beginning of a long, tragic journey for Mohammad Usafi. Because of his work, the Taliban killed his father and threatened his family. Now, he’s living in California and hoping to get his relatives to safety as well.
Top of the Hour: Lawyer of the U.S. Soldier Accused of Killing 16 Afghan Civilians Speaks Out, Morning Headlines
The lawyer of the U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday says his client is in “shock.” The lawyer, John Henry Browne, stated that his client had been re-deployed to Afghanistan after he’d been promised that his third tour of duty in Iraq would be his last. He also told reporters that […]
NATO Begins Transfer of Power to Afghan Army in Helmand Province
Late last month, President Obama gave a speech laying out his plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. “Even as there are dark days ahead in Afghanistan, the light of a secure peace can be seen in the distance. These long wars will come to a responsible end,” Obama said. Today is one of the first steps […]
Ahmed Wali Karzai Assassinated in Kandahar
Ahmed Wali Karzai, the powerful half-brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, was shot dead in Kandahar this morning, reportedly by a long-trusted member of his security detail. Karzai was the provincial chairman of Kandahar, making him the most powerful man in southern Afghanistan. For some time, American military officials believed Karzai to be involved in the […]
Karzai’s Half-Brother Killed in Kandahar
Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s half-brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai was shot dead at point blank range this morning in Kandahar. As provincial council chairman of Kandahar, Karzai was thought of as a stongman leader, and perhaps the most powerful man in southern Afghanistan. He was also a deeply controversial figure, believed to be involved in Afghanistan’s […]