Author’s note: One of the highest-profile casualties of Britain’s war in Afghanistan was probably killed by “friendly fire,” according to newly-discovered ballistic evidence that has prompted calls for a fresh inquiry into his death. Lieutenant Mark Evison, 26, was highly regarded officer known as “007” to his men. His ambition …
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KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan judge on Tuesday sentenced 11 policemen to one year in prison for their role in the mob killing of a woman in Kabul. Judge Safiullah Mojadedi, presiding in Afghanistan’s Primary Court, found the policemen guilty of dereliction of duty. Another eight were released for lack …
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The Pakistanigovernment and Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban on Wednesday agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire after fresh clashes erupted this week and saw more than a dozen civilians and troops killed. The terms of the ceasefire remain unclear, and neither the Pakistani nor the Taliban’s foreign ministries immediately responded to Fox …
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