As the Taliban advance into the vacuum left by Western troops, grieving forces’ families denounce the abandonment of Afghanistan. The unfolding tragedy of a resurgent Taliban tightening its grip in Afghanistan, one question rings in the ears: “Just what did our sons and daughters die for?” The television footage of militants pouring back into towns… Continue reading Aug 2021. Are We Abandoning Afghanistan
Tag: Helmand
Jul 2021. The Taliban in Afghanistan
US troops and their Nato and regional allies forced the Taliban from power in November 2001. The group had been harbouring Osama Bin Laden and other al-Qaeda figures linked to the 11 September 2001 attacks in the US. But despite a continued international presence in the region, billions of dollars of support and training for… Continue reading Jul 2021. The Taliban in Afghanistan
Dec 2016. Sgt Blackman
December 2016. Most of us in our jobs have experienced bad management to various degrees, we’ll moan about it and some may be able to sort it out, but it’s part of life and we get on with it. But if your job is to be part of the Defenders of Our Freedom, the Armed… Continue reading Dec 2016. Sgt Blackman
Jul 2015. Helmand Child Soldiers
July 2015. It’s not just daesh that are recruiting children to fight in their war. The British Army left Helmand six months ago, children are taking up arms in the area to protect themself from the Taliban. It goes from bad to worse. https://vk.com/video503532632_456239801