It not clear how many helicopters left behind by the US are working or operational Three people have been killed and five injured after a helicopter left behind by the US in Afghanistan crashed on Saturday during a Taliban training exercise. Enaytullah Khowrazmi, a spokesperson for the Taliban administration’s ministry of defence, said: “An American […]

3 years ago

The ex-marine Paul ‘Pen’ Farthing has secured himself a spot on a plane, as well as his staff and some 200 rescued animals After weeks of campaigning and insistence that he would not leave Afghanistan without both his staff and the animals rescued by his charity, Nowzad, Paul ‘Pen’ Farthing has been cleared to evacuate […]

4 years ago

Terror attacks likely says chair of the Commons defence committee Despite US projections that the Taliban would regain control of Afghanistan within twelve months, the military organisation has now taken the Afghan capital of Kabul. Now, a senior conservative has painted a concerning picture. A terrorist attack “on the scale of 9/11” is highly likely […]

4 years ago

Taliban promises human rights while also refusing to rule out brutal punishments The Taliban regained control of Kabul on Monday, celebrating in the presidential office as the rest of the world looks on with worried eyes. A spokesperson for the military group has said that amputations, stonings and executions will not be ruled out as […]

4 years ago

With the capital under Taliban control, was the west’s Afganistan campaign for nothing? When troops were pulled from Afganistan last month, bringing a thirteen-year campaign to a close, criticism arose around the idea that it was all for nothing given rising tensions. As the Taliban swept across the country, the west looked on. Now, a […]

4 years ago