Western arms proliferate in Afghanistan, spike violence
A huge cache of arms, ammunition and sophisticated military equipment was left behind by the United States and its NATO allies when they pulled out their forces in 2021. Since the Taliban takeover, a chunk of this military gear and weapons has also found way into the arms black market, from where the ruling Taliban has been making money through their sale
Lessons from the Korean war
The bottom line is that in the Korean War, the US confronted the hard truth that threatening a nuclear attack would not be enough to win the war
Daily Round-up | Investigation launched into killings of Afghans by UK forces & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at a probe into killings in Afghanistan, protests in Lebanon against the economic crisis, demonstrations against the death of a protester in Peru, and a strike by Starbucks workers in the US
Daily Round-up | Greek workers stage general strike against cost of living crisis & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at the national strike in Greece, a report on the killing of children by British forces in Afghanistan, votes on slavery in the US midterms, and a report by the Brazilian army on the recent elections
UK forces killed between 64 & 135 children in Afghanistan in eight years, says anti-war group
During this period, the UK acknowledged the death of only 16 children. The report by Action on Armed Violence, an anti-war group, confirms the general trend of NATO countries underreporting the number of civilian casualties caused in their operations abroad
Investigation finds evidence of war crimes by UK special forces in Afghanistan
A years-long investigation by BBC Panorama has revealed evidence of the repeated killings of unarmed Afghan civilians and detainees by the UK’s elite Special Air Service, and the attempted cover-up.
After repeated appeals, UNSC approves resolution for humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
22.8 million people in Afghanistan are facing potentially life-threatening food insecurity this winter. The World Food Programme has warned that 8.7 million people are nearing famine-like conditions.
Afghanistan’s impoverished people live mid enormous riches
The Taliban government faces an unprecedented situation of economic collapse as it graples with decades of corruption and being shut off international aid
Post-Taliban takeover, what will happen to healthcare in Afghanistan?
Under the US occupation, Afghanistan’s health system became completely dependent on international NGOs. The country does not have a proper public health system of its own
Afghanistan: The challenges of a health system dependent on foreign aid
The health infrastructure set up during the US occupation was already inadequate to meet people’s needs, and now it faces new challenges after the Taliban’s victory. Many Afghans struggle to access health care due to the high cost and the long distances they need to travel, often through conflict zones
The return of the Taliban 20 years later
Vijay Prashad explains the Taliban’s defeat of the US-backed government in Afghanistan following the US troop withdrawal
US forces leave largest military base in Afghanistan
Bagram base, about 60km north of Kabul, has been the centre for US operations since the invasion in 2001.
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