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Trump clears way for troop increase in Afghanistan as part of retooled strategy
August 22, 2017 By Faith Matters

Trump clears way for troop increase in Afghanistan as part of retooled strategy

President Donald Trump was likely to open the door on Monday to a modest increase in U.S. troop numbers in Afghanistan, where America is fighting its longest military conflict. In the past, Trump, who took office in January, was critical of former Democratic President Barack Obama’s approach to Afghanistan, saying the United States should not […]

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TIMELINE: The human cost of war in Afghanistan
January 10, 2017 By Faith Matters

TIMELINE: The human cost of war in Afghanistan

Almost 15 years since the Taliban government were ousted in a U.S.-led military campaign, Afghanistan remains one of the most dangerous and violent countries in the world. More than 9 million people are in need of humanitarian aid in the country, an increase of 13 percent, according to the United Nations. It said the number […]

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