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๐Ÿ”ด#Taliban2ICC
#TalibanTrump

@POTUS @JoeBiden has defended the decision, arguing that a withdrawal deadline agreed upon with the Taliban by Trump left the UnitedStates with no better option."
๐Ÿ‘‰ #GuamOption
#KeepOurPromise #NoOneLeftBehind
#GetThemToGuam

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"Rohde(worked for Times at time of incident but now NewYorker magazine)brave escape from Taliban compound in Pakistan, where his kidnappers had been keeping hostages. Afghan journalist TahirLudin was able to escape with Rohde, while a 3rd captive, AsadullahMangal, stayed behind."
"Taliban commander (was previously charged in 2008 kidnapping of journalist DavidRohde) and now facing charges related to attacks on U.S. troops in Afghanistan during that time, including one in the Wardak province that killed three soldiers and an interpreter."

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"Haji Najibullah,45,was extradited to NewYork last yr to face charges in the abduction of Rohde+two Afghan nationals working with him several yrs after US invasion.

Rohde was held hostage for 7months, terrifying international incident that was widely followed around the world." Image
"After he freed himself, Rohde documented the details of his imprisonment and his remarkable escape in a five-part series for the @nytimes.

In an indictment made public Thursday, officials allege that Najibullah also commanded Taliban soldiers to kill U.S. and allied troops." Image
"acting as Taliban spokesperson in television interviews in which he threatened US soldiers..new charges against Najibullah Thurs, @TheJusticeDept released new details..Najibullah was a commander in the Taliban paramilitary organization long ago designated as a terrorist group." Image
"he is responsible for attacks on
US troops that were carried out by others.

Sgts.1stClass MatthewL.Hilton JosephA.McKay+
Sgt.MarkPalmateer, were killed when their convoy was attacked by the Taliban with improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades+automatic weapons" Image
"Najibullah's superseding indictment. An interpreter working with service members also died.

Najibullah"bragged"on video 2007+2008"how well-armed"his fighters were brandishing for the camera an improvised explosive device, Kalashnikov automatic rifles+rocket-propelled grenades." Image
"Fighters under his command, who numbered as many as 1,000, are also believed to be responsible for shooting down a U.S. helicopter in October 2008 and firing rockets and other weapons at an Afghan National Police outpost in September 2008." Image
"Najibullah was previously alleged to have forced Rohde at gunpoint to beg for financial help from his family, an ordeal recorded on video. He+his alleged accomplices wanted millions of dollars in ransom+the release of Taliban fighters in U.S. custody, according to court papers." Image
"Najibullah faces charges including โœ”murder for the deaths of U.S. soldiers

โœ”conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals

โœ”providing material support for terrorism

โœ”conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction

and

โœ”other related counts.
An arraignment is expected next week." Image
๐Ÿ‘‰ #GuamOption
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#SaveOurAllies
#KeepOurPromise
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#TakeThemToo
#NoOneLeftBehind
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๐Ÿ”ด#GetThemToGuam
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