The West is out of Afghanistan, but the arms trade rolls on
One of the world's largest arms fairs descends on London next month. As the saying goes, there is no war without winners.
Tag: Afghanistan
Pen Farthing: ‘I’m not worried about what politicians say about me’
The ex-soldier was recorded berating a special adviser to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
‘Read this and weep’: MP who served in Afghanistan condemns ‘shameful’ exit
“Other options were available. It’s unforgivable”.
Taliban leaders mark Afghanistan victory by walking across Kabul airport runway
"This is the enjoyable moment of victory,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a livestream.
‘My life is in danger’: LGBT+ Afghans fear ‘execution’ at the hands of the Taliban
One Taliban judge said that gay men will be executed by stoning or having walls toppled on them.
Pen Farthing ‘incredibly embarrassed’ about expletive-laden message to defence aide
Farthing was recorded berating special advisor Peter Quentin, accusing him of “blocking” efforts to arrange the evacuation flight.
Pen Farthing’s animals ‘could be destroyed on arrival’ to UK
"If they turn out to be riddled with disease, Defra will have to put them down. It will be Geronimo the alpaca on speed."
‘The Thick Of It’: Despair as Johnson visits Afghan crisis centre
“Are you the guys who have been inundated with all the emails from everywhere in the world saying, ‘please help my son, mother in Afghanistan?’"
Lib Dems call for immediate inquiry into hasty Afghanistan withdrawal
Sir Ed Davey said serious questions needed to be asked about the US and UK withdrawal.