“Yet the thousands of pages of documents recovered from bin Laden’s compound contain nothing to back up the idea that bin Laden was protected by Pakistani officials or that he was in communication with them.” https://t.co/koxO8FMJXw
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
WSJ
The Last Days of Osama bin Laden
Revelations from the Abbottabad files show a terrorist leader scrambling for relevance in a world that had moved on.
“The documents describe the Pakistani army as ‘apostates’ and bemoan ‘the intense Pakistani pressure on us.’ They also include plans for attacks against Pakistani military targets.” https://t.co/koxO8FMJXw
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
WSJ
The Last Days of Osama bin Laden
Revelations from the Abbottabad files show a terrorist leader scrambling for relevance in a world that had moved on.
RT @TheIHRA: For decades after the Second World War, survivors of the Roma genocide were not officially recognised as victims of Nazi perse…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
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IHRA
For decades after the Second World War, survivors of the Roma genocide were not officially recognised as victims of Nazi persecution. Ahead of #RomaGenocide Remembrance Day on 2 August, these resources about the Roma genocide may be useful: holocaustreme…
As per this report, the men detained by ANDSF in Taloqan, Takhar were not Taliban but travelers who were stopped and accused of being TB. #Afghanistan 👇👇 https://t.co/Mge9UjVq2g https://t.co/iUMxPD136h
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
Abdul Satar Saadat
دا طالبان نه دي؛ خو نور یې طالبان بولئ. ځکه، چا سره چې یوازې د جامو او ظاهري څېرو لپاره داسې کېږي، هغوی ته بله کومه لار پاتې کېږي؟! مونږ له خپلو اشتباهاتو هېڅ زده نه کړل.
RT @SIGARHQ: (1/2) Misuse of the Special Mission Wing increased significantly this past quarter compared to both last quarter and a year ag…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
SIGAR
(1/2) Misuse of the Special Mission Wing increased significantly this past quarter compared to both last quarter and a year ago, according to #NATO’s Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan
RT @LongWarJournal: Taliban advances on Herat City - https://t.co/tQi30NxREF https://t.co/gnT3byk4Ty
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
FDD's Long War Journal
Taliban advances on Herat City | FDD's Long War Journal
The Taliban is fighting inside Herat City, has seized control of a key district, and has taken control of the road that connects the provincial capital with the airport.
RT @JJSchroden: Very significant if true. I’d say I’m skeptical except it would fit the pattern of backtracking on #Afghanistan by the Bide…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
Dr. Jonathan Schroden
Very significant if true. I’d say I’m skeptical except it would fit the pattern of backtracking on #Afghanistan by the Biden admin since the #Taliban offensive began (eg delaying the end date from 4 JUL to 31 AUG, extending GEN Miller’s departure, OTH airstrikes…
RT @AndrewDesiderio: NEW: It was a simple question—what’s the plan to evacuate Afghan interpreters? Lloyd Austin couldn’t say. The room was…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
Andrew Desiderio
NEW: It was a simple question—what’s the plan to evacuate Afghan interpreters? Lloyd Austin couldn’t say. The room was stunned. That classified briefing on Capitol Hill was the moment it became clear the Biden admin had dropped the ball. w/ @laraseligman…
RT @TheEconomist: As the Taliban captures more of Afghanistan following America’s withdrawal, many more refugees are trying to enter https…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
The Economist
As the Taliban captures more of Afghanistan following America’s withdrawal, many more refugees are trying to enter econ.st/3lcF6Py
You're no longer UNRWA Gaza director because you committed the crime of speaking the truth on TV about IDF's actions in last Gaza war - truth that Palestinian extremists didn't like and which resulted in your eviction from Gaza and the end of your position with UNRWA. Sad. https://t.co/YSUoCRSiu8
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
Matthias Schmale
More than 3.5 years UNRWA #Gaza Director are over. What I will remember most and with utmost admiration is what the people of Gaza have taught me not only about surviving with incredible strength the many challenges they face but also how to maintain dignity…
Lol interesting how Matthias doesn't mention any of this in his thread. Anyway, good luck for his future endeavours.
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
FJ
Lol interesting how Matthias doesn't mention any of this in his thread. Anyway, good luck for his future endeavours.
RT @Charlie_Faulk: Volleyball fans are undeterred by the conflict happening a few kms away from the centre of #Herat. https://t.co/XQKH43lB…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
As per Afghan officials, this eve USAF 🇺🇲 carried out three airstrikes against Taliban in Herat, including an airstrike targeting a TB convoy heading to Guzara district. #Afghanistan https://t.co/3GCdLyb1AU
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
Twitter
Charlie Faulkner
@jordan_bryon @Hamedsarfarazi Afghan officials have told us that three airstrikes have been carried out by the US - one of which targeted a Taliban convoy heading to Guzara district. Unclear how many airstrikes have been carried out by Afghan forces.
RT @FCDOGovUK: We are deeply concerned by today’s incident off the coast of Oman. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the British and R…
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 30, 2021
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
We are deeply concerned by today’s incident off the coast of Oman. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the British and Romanian nationals killed in the incident. Vessels must be allowed to navigate freely in accordance with international law.
US official rejects reports that some US troops are back in Kandahar. #Afghanistan https://t.co/MRPQ5GLVNt
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 31, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 31, 2021
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Jeff Seldin
US refuting reports/rumors from #Afghanistan that US troops are back in #Kandahar "No. Not true," US official tells @VOANews
Taliban has publicly hanged two alleged child kidnappers after they were sentenced to death by Taliban's Sharia Court in Gereshk, Helmand. #Afghanistan https://t.co/FWuw1jUe0i
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 31, 2021
— FJ (@Natsecjeff) Jul 31, 2021
Twitter
FJ
Taliban has publicly hanged two alleged child kidnappers after they were sentenced to death by Taliban's Sharia Court in Gereshk, Helmand. #Afghanistan