"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Najibullah faces charges including ✔murder for the deaths of U.S. soldiers
✔conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals
✔providing material support for terrorism
✔conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction
and
✔other related counts.
An arraignment is expected next week."
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The UN released $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund for immediate support to health facilities through the end of 2021.
A UN World Food Program survey of 1,600 households across Afghanistan indicated that 95 percent of surveyed households do not have enough to eat each day.
"The International Rescue Committee has worked to deliver aid in Afghanistan for 30 years, last year reaching 1 million people with vital services. In recent months, we assisted nearly 1,300 Afghans affiliated with the United States to resettle there."
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"Although all eyes have been on the Kabul airport, the vast majority of Afghans will remain in their country. The IRC is committed to staying as well, as Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis fueled by conflict, climate change and COVID-19. "
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