
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The blame for the accidental bombing of a Doctors Without Borders hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz has fallen on some American troops who, as a result, have been suspended from their duties and are under investigation by the military for not following the rules of engagement during the strike, the top commander of U.S.-led troops in Afghanistan told reporters.
by Edwin Mora26 Nov 2015, 9:49 AM PST0

The majority of Americans, across political beliefs, support President Obama’s decision to halt the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows.
by Edwin Mora20 Oct 2015, 9:13 AM PST0

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than half of Taliban terrorists may be open to peace negotiations with the Afghan government, the top commander of American and NATO forces in Afghanistan told U.S. lawmakers.
by Edwin Mora9 Oct 2015, 2:51 PM PST0

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) does not believe the Pentagon’s claim that U.S. troops in Afghanistan are not being told to ignore the sexual abuse of children by Afghan security forces, according to the lawmaker’s office.
by Edwin Mora23 Sep 2015, 2:39 PM PST0

Gen. Martin Dempsey, the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. armed forces, and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discussed the possibility of forming a ten-year regional counterterrorism effort against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
by Edwin Mora23 Jul 2015, 11:00 AM PST0

President Obama is considering slowing the pace of the U.S. military exit from Afghanistan after more than 13 years of war “to ensure that hard-won progress lasts,” said new Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
by Edwin Mora21 Feb 2015, 6:07 PM PST0

Gen. John Campbell, the top commander of U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan, said that a “younger piece” of the Taliban in Afghanistan may seek to join forces with the Islamic State despite the ideological differences between the two jihadist groups.
by Edwin Mora14 Jan 2015, 12:50 PM PST0