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U.S. Special Forces Ordered Out of Afghan Province

HeadlineFeb 25, 2013

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ordered U.S. special operations forces out of the province of Wardak for alleged involvement in crimes against civilians. In a statement, Karzai accused U.S. “special forces” of “harassing, annoying, torturing and even murdering innocent people.” Karzai aides say the allegations pertain to Afghan forces operating under U.S. command. The ban will take effect in two weeks.

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