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Why 20 years wasn’t enough to train the Afghan army to win

New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.

By Meghann Myers

3 months ago

Investigation details fatal insider attack on sergeant major during Army advisers’ first deployment

Two of the Afghan police officers involved in the 2018 green-on-blue attack were shooters; two were getaway drivers, according to an investigation obtained by Army Times.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Afghan forces facing an increase in insider killings

As the troops waited for their aircraft, two Afghan National Police opened fire with M-249 light machine guns, according to the source.

By Kyle Rempfer and Howard Altman

3 years ago

Afghan troops beat up contractors, stole equipment: report

The latest report by a government watchdog for Afghanistan reconstruction raises further questions about the ability of Afghan forces to operate on their own.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

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