Afghan Militias Increasingly Face Down Taliban Forces - Foreign …
WEBJul 1, 2021 · With the Militias in Afghanistan. As Afghan forces melt away, local armed groups are left to hold the line against the Taliban. July 1, 2021, 1:49 PM. By Lynne O’Donnell, a columnist at...
Afghan Armed Forces - Wikipedia
WEBThe militia formations they command are composed of odd assortments of armed groups with varying level of loyalties, political commitment, professional skills, and organizational integrity. Many of them feel free to switch sides, shift loyalties, and join or …
Back to Militias, the Chaotic Afghan Way of War
WEBJul 17, 2021 · Concerned by the Taliban’s offensive, regional power brokers are again recruiting and arming volunteer militias. But some fear the quick fix will lead to a wider breakdown. By Thomas Gibbons ...
Republican insurgency in Afghanistan - Wikipedia
WEBBackground. Military situation of Afghanistan in 2000, with the Northern Alliance (blue) and other factions including Hazaras (blue striped) resisting the Taliban (red). Historically, the Panjshir Valley was known for its natural defences.
U.S. watchdog report details cause of Afghan army’s collapse
WEBAfghan forces fell apart due to low morale, internal distrust and the loss of U.S. airstrikes, according to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.
Afghan warlords and militias fill the security vacuum left by a …
WEBFeb 10, 2021 · Afghan security forces are strained to the limit and unable to stop rampant violence fracturing the country, as fighting has intensified between government forces and the Taliban. With the U.S....
Attacked and Vulnerable, Some Afghans Are Forming Their …
WEBJun 22, 2021 · With U.S. troops leaving, the Taliban advancing, and a steady collapse of security force bases and outposts, the Hazara and other ethnic groups in Afghanistan are raising militias.
Why the Afghan Military Collapsed So Quickly - The New York Times
WEBAug 13, 2021 · The Afghan Military Was Built Over 20 Years. How Did It Collapse So Quickly? The Taliban’s rapid advance has made clear that U.S. efforts to turn Afghanistan’s military into a robust,...
Afghan militia leaders Atta Noor, Dostum escape 'conspiracy'
WEBKABUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Two of Afghanistan's most notorious regional strongmen fled on Saturday as the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif fell to the Taliban and security forces abandoned the...
Afghan militias forced to fight Taliban blame America’s ... - PBS
WEBJul 7, 2021 · To bolster its military, the government is arming militias to help in the fight. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson traveled to two provinces near the capital — Parwan and Logar — to meet...