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Bowe Bergdahl

An Afghan security soldier holds his rifle on his shoulder near the Independent Election Commission headquarters, which was atttacked by Taliban insurgents, in Kabul March 29, 2014.

Ever wonder what Afghans think of the US releasing five Taliban leaders for Bowe Bergdahl?

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Afghans face the possible consequences of the US release of five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The move could strengthen the Taliban in their country, just as US forces are drawing down. Which has some Afghans wondering, “What was the US government thinking?!”Afghans face the possible consequences of the US release of five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The move could strengthen the Taliban in their country, just as US forces are drawing down. Which has some Afghans wondering, “What was the US government thinking?!”

A man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl is pictured in a frame grab from a video released by the Taliban. The image was released by IntelCenter on Dec. 8, 2010.

Among service men and women, the debate rages over Bowe Bergdahl

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The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

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The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

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The US released senior Taliban officials in exchange for Sergeant Bergdahl

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The US released senior Taliban officials in exchange for Sergeant Bergdahl

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Some fear the prisoner exchange over the weekend that freed US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will come back to haunt the US. Those released were senior Taliban leaders who may still retain their influence.

A billboard calling for the release of US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held for nearly five years by the Taliban after being captured in Afghanistan, is shown in this picture taken near Spokane, Washington on February 25, 2014. Bergdahl has been released

Like Sergeant Bergdahl, reporter David Rohde knows about being a prisoner of the Taliban

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Journalist David Rohde says his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008 was easier than what US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl must have gone through during five years.

A billboard calling for the release of US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held for nearly five years by the Taliban after being captured in Afghanistan, is shown in this picture taken near Spokane, Washington on February 25, 2014. Bergdahl has been released

Like Sergeant Bergdahl, reporter David Rohde knows about being a prisoner of the Taliban

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Journalist David Rohde says his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008 was easier than what US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl must have gone through during five years.

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Last week was a big week for the Taliban, which opened a new office in Doha and announced its intentions to start talks with the U.S. that would lead to peace negotiations. But the move angered Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who fears that the Taliban office in Doha could become a government in-exile. “The talks […]

Idaho Town Rallies To Bring Home P.O.W. Bowe Bergdahl

      The end of June marks  four years since Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was captured while serving in Afghanistan.  Bergdahl is the only American prisoner of war still being held captive by the Taliban. Earlier this month, Bergdahl’s mother and father received a letter from their son through the International Red Cross. Bowe’s family is hoping that […]

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