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Afghanistan: Taliban use of underage children in Afghanistan
The Taliban use children as fighting forces. These children are those who lost their fathers in the war with the former ...
'It's a crime to be a girl': The forgotten women of Afghanistan
As the world’s focus has shifted to other regions and conflicts — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war — the ...
They helped US order airstrikes against Taliban. Now Trump's moves have left those Afghans in limbo
Thousands of Afghan refugees who worked alongside American soldiers in Afghanistan and underwent a yearslong vetting process ...
5 of the Worst USAID Scandals in History
The top five recipients of U.S. aid (including both USAID and non-USAID programs) from 1945 through 2023 were Israel, Egypt, ...
Afghans who worked with US should be exempt from aid, refugee freeze, advocacy group says
A group representing U.S. veterans, service members and others is warning the Trump administration of severe impacts on U.S.
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On the value of military service
Military service shaped Tom McDermott's identity, values and purpose, fostering camaraderie, resilience and patriotism, despite moral challenges and personal sacrifices.
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How the gutting of USAID is reverberating around the world: Worry, despair, praise
Reactions to the changes in USAID run the gamut. Some leading voices — like Mexico's president — are in favor. Others fear ...
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Jewish aid groups scramble to help refugees new to Bay Area in a fearful time
Local Jewish agencies that assist recently arrived refugees have been blindsided by Trump’s executive order closing the ...