The Taliban in Afghanistan is being urged by the United Nations to reform its treatment of prisoners, following the release of a new report detailing over 1,600 human rights violations. According to the report from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), more than half of the violations involved torture or other degrading treatment. …
In a bold departure from conventional wisdom, Mr. Ellwood showcases significant infrastructure improvements in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in a video dated July. He opens with the surprising statement, “All that’s happened here since 9/11 – this is a very different country indeed. It feels different now that the Taliban have returned to …
Joe Biden Sparks Backlash for Hastily Exiting Medal of Honor Ceremony Joe Biden has faced criticism after abruptly leaving a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, leaving war hero Larry Taylor alone on stage. The 80-year-old President quickly departed the East Room after presenting the highest military honor to 81-year-old retired Army Captain …
Joe Biden recently faced backlash after hastily exiting a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, leaving war hero Larry Taylor alone on stage. The incident occurred after Biden awarded Taylor, a retired Army Captain, the prestigious military honor for his bravery during the Vietnam War. As Taylor shed a tear while receiving the …
The families of 13 American service members who tragically lost their lives during the flawed Afghanistan withdrawal led by President Joe Biden made a powerful impact on the nation last week. Their testimonies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, exactly two years after the incident, were poignant and heartbreaking. They spoke with eloquence, dignity, and …
Massoud, a resident of Kabul, found himself in a perilous situation one chilly Sunday morning. In search of employment opportunities to support his family, he was suddenly confronted by pickup trucks filled with armed Taliban members. As he recounts to CBS News, these armed men pointed their AK-47s at him, forcefully handcuffed him, blindfolded him, …
The federal government has requested that two separate lawsuits be combined into one, following a claim made by an Afghan Canadian that Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently from Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion. In late July, a former Canadian language and culture advisor who served NATO in Afghanistan filed a lawsuit …
Two years after the ill-fated withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden continues to evade responsibility, despite undeniable blame. The responsibility ultimately falls on his shoulders as he set the dates for the pullout, initially choosing September 11, before succumbing to pressure and settling on an August 31 deadline. He also disregarded the advice of his …
A recent poll has underscored the challenging decision that voters will face in 2024 if the nominees are Joe Biden and Donald Trump. According to the poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC, a majority of Americans (77%) believe that Biden, at 80 years old, would be too old to govern if reelected. Even among Democrats, …
An Army veteran who served alongside Prince Harry in Afghanistan has emphasized that the Duke of Sussex was never given special treatment during his time in the military. Steve Sampher, who sustained injuries in combat, spoke on Good Morning Britain about his upcoming reunion with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games next month. Serving in …