Government of Afghanistan

The American Legion Calls for Expediting Visas for Afghan Interpreters

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Interpreters who are discovered by the Taliban will be swiftly beheaded.

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  • Interpreters who are discovered by the Taliban will be swiftly beheaded.
  • "\nThe American Legion foresaw this issue in 2018 when its National Executive Committee unanimously passed Resolution No.
  • 16, which called for Congress and the president to recognize Afghan and Iraqi SIV recipients who "stood shoulder to shoulder" with U.S. troops and diplomats.\nOxford further promised that "The American Legion will not let this go.
  • "\nThe American Legion is the largest veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation.

Afghanistan – Jul 2020 update

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Decades, Countries, Military history by country, Taliban, Government of Afghanistan, Organizations designated as terrorist by Canada, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Donald Trump, Afghan peace process, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

With a peace deal signed between the Taliban and the US, what are the prospects for Afghanistan?

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  • With a peace deal signed between the Taliban and the US, what are the prospects for Afghanistan?
  • US military forces have been in Afghanistan since 2001, making it their longest war.
  • US President Donald Trump indicated in February 2019 that he would extricate the US from endless wars, but the Administrations first attempt at a peace deal with the Taliban fell apart at the last moment in September 2019.
  • The Administration soon re-started talks, however, and in February 2020 announced that a deal had been signed.

Inquiry into Afghanistan and the UK’s engagement launched by Lords Committee

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Friday, July 24, 2020
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Today the International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the UKs engagement with Afghanistan.

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  • Today the International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the UKs engagement with Afghanistan.
  • The Committees inquiry will explore the UKs diplomatic, military and aid strategy for Afghanistan, including scrutiny of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ministry of Defence.
  • Following the UKs active engagement in the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda between 2001 and 2014, the UK continues to have around 1000 troops stationed in Afghanistan in a non-combat role.
  • We are looking for evidence to inform us about the effectiveness of the UKs engagement in Afghanistan, and what role it should play in the future.

Inquiry into Afghanistan and the UK’s engagement launched by Lords Committee

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 24, 2020
Military history by country, Organizations designated as terrorist by Canada, Terrorism, Countries, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, Afghanistan

Today the International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the UKs engagement with Afghanistan.

Key Points: 
  • Today the International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the UKs engagement with Afghanistan.
  • The Committees inquiry will explore the UKs diplomatic, military and aid strategy for Afghanistan, including scrutiny of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ministry of Defence.
  • Following the UKs active engagement in the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda between 2001 and 2014, the UK continues to have around 1000 troops stationed in Afghanistan in a non-combat role.
  • We are looking for evidence to inform us about the effectiveness of the UKs engagement in Afghanistan, and what role it should play in the future.

The American Legion: Taliban Agreement Cause for Skeptical Hope

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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Military history by country, Organizations, In Afghanistan, Politics by country, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Taliban in Qatar

"We cannot forget that the Taliban comprised one of the most vicious and brutal regimes in history.

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  • "We cannot forget that the Taliban comprised one of the most vicious and brutal regimes in history.
  • At the same time, we are humane and deeply respect the sacrifices made by so many American families.
  • "The Taliban no longer rule Afghanistan and have expressed a desire to engage the legitimate government.
  • We have a right to expect the Taliban to abide by the agreement so that peace can finally come to this troubled region.

Families Of Americans Killed And Injured By al-Qaeda And Taliban Terrorists Sue Eight Multinational Corporations For Allegedly Financing The Attacks

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Friday, December 27, 2019
Military history by country, Organizations, Anti-Shi'ism, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, Decades, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, Terrorism, War in Afghanistan, State terrorism

The Anti-Terrorism Act case accuses these corporations of knowingly or recklessly supporting a terrorist campaign that attacked, killed, and wounded thousands of Americans in Afghanistan.

Key Points: 
  • The Anti-Terrorism Act case accuses these corporations of knowingly or recklessly supporting a terrorist campaign that attacked, killed, and wounded thousands of Americans in Afghanistan.
  • The Anti-Terrorism Act Complaint alleges a longstanding scheme to maximize profits by providing "protection payments" to the very terrorists who were murdering American servicemembers.
  • As Taliban terrorists continue to attack and kill Americans in Afghanistan, MTN's continued 'neutrality' towards the Taliban is as appalling as it is illegal.
  • For many of the survivors of these attacks and the families of those killed, much of what the investigation uncovered came as a shock.

Afghanistan: elections and cancelled talks

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Monday, October 14, 2019
Organizations, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Islam, In Afghanistan

The deal would have included these elements:

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  • The deal would have included these elements:

    Talks cancelled

    On 7 September president Trump abruptly cancelled the talks, as details emerged of a planned saigning meeting at the presidential retreat at Camp David.

  • Security

    As the US and international troop deployment has declined, the Taliban has increased its control of Afghan territory.

  • Beijing has hosted the Taliban for talks but is also wary of Islamic fundamentalism, especially given its own problems with the restive Muslim region of Xinjiang.
  • India initially welcomed the cancellation of the talks, but no longer opposes the Taliban outright.

Afghanistan: cancelled talks and elections

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Organizations, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Islam, In Afghanistan

The deal would have included these elements:

Key Points: 
  • The deal would have included these elements:

    Talks cancelled

    On 7 September president Trump abruptly cancelled the talks, as details emerged of a planned saigning meeting at the presidential retreat at Camp David.

  • Security

    As the US and international troop deployment has declined, the Taliban has increased its control of Afghan territory.

  • Beijing has hosted the Taliban for talks but is also wary of Islamic fundamentalism, especially given its own problems with the restive Muslim region of Xinjiang.
  • India initially welcomed the cancellation of the talks, but no longer opposes the Taliban outright.

Veteran Photographers Unveil $1 Million Print shot in Afghanistan Proceeds to Benefit Children and Military Families Affected by War

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Monday, August 19, 2019
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Traveling to Afghanistan, one of the most unpredictable countries for children, two veteran photographers from Texas, Tomas Ramos and Ken Osborne, documented the impact of war on children, families and the small towns and villages caught in the middle of conflict.

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  • Traveling to Afghanistan, one of the most unpredictable countries for children, two veteran photographers from Texas, Tomas Ramos and Ken Osborne, documented the impact of war on children, families and the small towns and villages caught in the middle of conflict.
  • The sole purpose of their journey was to capture one photograph, which will be sold for $1 million dollars, with proceeds benefiting those who need it most the children and families affected by war and the U.S. military families who fight to protect them.
  • The families were smuggled out of Taliban controlled villages and transported to Mazar-e-Sharif in total secrecy to tell us their stories."
  • The print will then be sold for $1 million, with proceeds being donated to Wounded Warriors, Save the Children, and to the families in Afghanistan who helped Ramos and Osborne during their journey.

New Program to Combat Veteran Suicide Begins with 100 Soldier Reunion

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Organizations, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism

More than 60% of the 140 paratroopers assigned to the company received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action.

Key Points: 
  • More than 60% of the 140 paratroopers assigned to the company received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action.
  • Additionally, Bravo Company lost multiple troops during the deployment that were killed in the line of duty.
  • Since returning from this deployment, Bravo Company lost additional troops, but not to improvised explosive devices, or Taliban ambushes; they have been lost to the national tragedy of suicide.
  • Reporters covering this issue are strongly encouraged to visit www.reportingonsuicide.org for important guidance on how to communicate about suicide.