Middle East

Why America Just Set Free the ‘Pablo Escobar of Afghanistan’

INSIDE MAN?

The U.S. took a big risk by releasing this infamous Afghan drug lord and Taliban ally. It could very well backfire.

Ruchi Kumar
Ruchi Kumar
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Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar

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