A new report says the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan extends far beyond the terms described publicly by the White House. While the Obama administration has declared an end to the war in Afghanistan, The New York Times reports the U.S. military has actually transformed the war into an ongoing campaign of drone strikes and special operations raids. Publicly, officials have said the U.S. role is confined to counterterrorism against groups like al-Qaeda and protection of U.S. troops —- not continuing to fight the Taliban. But last month, U.S. and NATO forces conducted 52 airstrikes in Afghanistan, many against low— to mid-level Taliban fighters. One unnamed official alleged the United States is putting troops on the ground in Afghanistan to justify strikes under the guise of protecting them.
Report: U.S. Strikes in Afghanistan Extend Far Beyond White House Claims
HeadlineApr 30, 2015