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?!”
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 […]
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 […]