Latest "Afghanistan withdrawal" stories

Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle

Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing

Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Former CENTCOM head denies Abbey Gate attack warnings were ignored

Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waiting

A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.

3 months ago

Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help

Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.

By Leo Shane III and Jaime Moore-Carrillo

3 months ago

What has happened in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban takeover?

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.

4 months ago