He made his way to Pakistan in 2000 and later to Afghanistan, where he served as Taliban at Qaeda training camp... ... Nonetheless, the fact that Lindh may still be sympathetic to jihadist views is concerning should be ground for enhanced surveillance during the time he is on parole to make sure..…

At the time, Taliban regime which controlled most of Afghanistan was engaged in bloody fight with Northern Alliance.. 2001 attacks, Lindh was one of hundreds of Taliban fighters captured by Northern Alliance forces on November 25.. ..…

Afghanistan is out, as the Taliban are winning. Considering recent peace talks from which they walked out and next slaughtered a police station near the western border with Iran, they have already won. ... ISI has propagated the Taliban for years and often gave refuge to Afghan anti-US..…

Islamabad has little leverage with Washington, though relations between the two have improved since Pakistan expressed readiness to help with talks between Afghan Taliban and Washington.. ..…

In mid-May, airstrike by NATO-led Resolute Support mission killed 17 police officers Afghanistan, injuring dozen others in 'mistake during fighting between Afghan forces and Taliban. Last month, saying civilians are for the time being killed greater numbers by US and pro-government forces than by..…