Afghan Reinforcements Scramble as Taliban Advances on Helmand Capital | Taliban forces poised to seize three key districts around capital
Afghan Reinforcements Scramble as Taliban Advances on Helmand Capital
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Soaring Desertions Add to Afghan Military Woes
Soaring Desertions Add to Afghan Military Woes | Corruption leaves many troops starving, unpaid
Insider Attack Kills Nine Afghan Police at Checkpoint
Insider Attack Kills Nine Afghan Police at Checkpoint | Attackers stole weapons, left to join Taliban
Suicide Bomber Kills 14 in Attack on Afghan Anti-ISIS Figure’s Family
Suicide Bomber Kills 14 in Attack on Afghan Anti-ISIS Figure’s Family | Taliban denies responsibility for Jalalabad attack
As Taliban Steps Up, US Drawn Back Into Afghanistan Fighting
As Taliban Steps Up, US Drawn Back Into Afghanistan Fighting | Pentagon continues to avoid using the term ‘combat’
Ghost Troops: 40% of Afghan Military ‘Doesn’t Exist’
Ghost Troops: 40% of Afghan Military ‘Doesn’t Exist’ | Many Afghan troops exist only on paper
Afghan DM: 30 Taliban Killed as Troops Retake Area on Tajik Border
Afghan DM: 30 Taliban Killed as Troops Retake Area on Tajik Border | Officials say situation ‘under control’ after battle
Taliban Leaders Split on Returning to Peace Process
Taliban Leaders Split on Returning to Peace Process | Some may return, but without full group’s participation
Pentagon Desperate to Avoid Calling Afghan Fight ‘Combat’
Pentagon Desperate to Avoid Calling Afghan Fight ‘Combat’ | Spokesman labels mission in which soldier slain a ‘training’ operation
Bombing Reported Near Consulates in Afghan City of Jalalabad
Bombing Reported Near Consulates in Afghan City of Jalalabad | No claim of responsibility for blast, near Pakistani consulate
