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The Plight of Former Afghan Security Forces
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The Plight of Former Afghan Security Forces

PTSD Knows No Border

Abdul Rahman Rahmani
Jun 27, 2024
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The collapse of Afghanistan's government and the subsequent takeover by the Taliban in 2021 left former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) members in precarious positions. These veterans, who once stood as the frontline defenders of their nation, sacrificing 70,000 martyrs, more than any war fought since Vietnam, now face severe psychol…

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