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It’s been‍ more than two years ‍since the ‌United States ⁣abandoned its allies in Afghanistan.

While America seems to have moved on from this dark page of history, ‌many of our veterans have not. Veteran ⁣volunteer ‍groups like Moral Compass ⁢Federation continue to sound the alarm, because the⁢ terror warning dashboard light⁢ on Afghanistan is now blinking red.

As ​we enter this turbulent election year, a serious national‍ security threat of‌ global ​terrorism has been eclipsed by sensational⁢ civil trials ‍and unprecedented partisan mudslinging. In order ⁢to bring‌ the‌ terror⁢ threat into sharp focus this election year, here are three things that might surprise you about Afghanistan:

An⁢ Estimated 20 Terror ⁣Groups Are Operating In Afghanistan

The son of Osama bin Laden,‌ Abdallah bin Laden, has been spotted as recently‌ as⁢ 2023 in Ghazni‍ and Kandahar Provinces. Is he enjoying the tourist season in Afghanistan? Doubtful. ⁣A new report from the UN Security ⁣Council paints a⁢ grim picture of terror threats in Afghanistan. ISIS-K currently presents⁣ the greatest threat. They are assessed by the UN intelligence community as capable of projecting effective terror threats on a ⁣global ​level. Al-Qaeda is ‌also re-generating rapidly ‍from⁢ a‍ strategic ​messaging entity to an operational force. While they only possess a regional capacity at the ⁤moment, they have aspirations (and the potential) ⁣to strike on a global scale. This ⁣is‍ evidenced by the fact that Al-Qaeda has reportedly‍ opened eight new training camps in Afghanistan.‌ There are ‌also five Al-Qaeda sponsored​ madrasas inside Afghanistan’s borders⁤ where​ thousands ‍of future terrorists are radicalized⁤ for future strikes, regionally and globally.

The State Department Sends $80 Million To The ⁢Taliban⁣ Every 10-14 Days

According to the UN, there’s been more than ⁤$2 billion‍ sent to the Taliban since the collapse. While the Biden⁣ administration contends⁢ that⁣ these ​funds⁢ are ⁢used for‍ humanitarian ⁣aid, veterans’ groups and‍ intelligence insiders ‍assert that much of this⁢ money gets⁢ funneled​ into ‍other ⁣nefarious⁢ uses, ​including into⁢ madrassas. More than‌ two million students have graduated from ‍these institutions of radicalization since the ⁢collapse in Afghanistan. There is little to no external oversight⁤ inside Afghanistan to ensure⁢ this foreign aid is applied responsibly, and ⁤not for terrorist ​activities. In fact,⁣ John ⁣Sopkos, Director‍ of the ‍Special Investigator General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said in a⁣ recent 2023 Congressional Testimony that he “cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer [that] ⁢ we are ⁢not currently funding the Taliban.”

A⁢ Small ⁤Group Of Afghans Are Actively Resisting The Taliban

The NRF is led ​by Ahmad Massoud, the son of the⁤ slain Northern Alliance ​Leader, ⁤Ahmad Shah‍ Massoud, killed by Al-Qaeda⁤ suicide bombers ⁣just⁣ before the attacks on September⁣ 11, 2001. As Afghanistan collapsed, resistance ⁢fighters consolidated in the Panjshir Valley ‌of‌ Northeast Afghanistan ‌to ​make their stand‍ against the oppressive Taliban rule. It hasn’t been easy. The ⁣NRF has almost no external ​support. The⁢ State Department refuses to officially engage the political wing of the‍ NRF, opting instead to push ‌for engagement ⁢with the Taliban —‍ a group ‍who practices a neanderthal version of​ “gender apartheid” on a grand ⁣scale. Yet the NRF ⁢conducts⁣ determined ‌attacks against⁣ the Taliban and their Al-Qaeda Allies. The resistance‌ is the only force ⁢attempting to disrupt ​otherwise unfettered terror activity in ⁢this safe‍ haven we created by ​our irresponsible exit.⁤ Many⁣ veterans, concerned with ⁤the growing terror threat in Afghanistan have voiced their support for the ⁣NRF⁢ in an organization called Vets4NRF.

The ​abandonment of our Afghan Allies⁤ of ‍20 years heaped a moral injury on an⁢ entire generation of American Veterans who ⁣voluntarily⁤ fought the longest war in​ American History. This violation ​of ⁣a strict veteran code of never ⁣abandoning our allies by⁢ our political, diplomatic,⁢ and senior military leaders has resulted in increased‍ mental health issues ⁢across the veteran community. It has also contributed to⁣ recruiting and⁣ retention‍ issues in the military.

We shouldn’t turn the page on ⁣Afghanistan. If we do, our enemies have a vote in the outcome, and they’ll make us pay ⁣for it. ⁢Veterans ⁤serve as our moral⁣ compass when‍ institutional leadership fails. They should get loud‌ this election year. They‌ should ⁤continue to demand support for our at-risk ‍and highly vetted allies. Helping our Afghan Allies, helps our‌ veterans.

We also need Americans to ‍bring the growing threat‍ in Afghanistan back ⁢onto the main stage‍ this election year. The NRF isn’t looking for ⁣American boots ⁤on the ground. Perhaps instead of ⁣cutting ‌those 40-million-dollar-a-week checks ⁤to the ⁣Taliban, we should send them to the only outfit that’s directly standing up to terrorism, the​ NRF.

Because if⁤ we stay on this⁢ current path of directly financing terror groups and pretending the Taliban will behave in our ​best interest, there ⁢will be American ‌boots on the ground, only they’ll be worn by⁢ our children.

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Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former‌ U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia,⁤ Iraq, and multiple tours in ⁤Afghanistan. He ⁢is a warrior storyteller‍ and the founder ‌of Rooftop Leadership and the ⁢author​ of the instant New York Times Best-Seller, Operation Pineapple⁣ Express. He has since founded Operation Pineapple⁣ Express Relief, a 501c3‌ to help ⁣support the emergency needs of ⁢our Afghan allies ​such as safe passage out of Afghanistan, ‍plus unforeseen resettlement needs.

The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and ⁤do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

How‍ many terror⁣ groups are currently operating⁤ in Afghanistan?

Compass, reminding us of the lingering threat ‌that remains in Afghanistan. While the United States may have shifted its attention ‌elsewhere, the reality on the ground tells a different story.

According⁣ to volunteer⁢ veteran groups⁤ such as⁢ Moral Compass Federation, the terror warning dashboard light in Afghanistan‍ is blinking red. As we become engrossed in ‍civil ‍trials and partisan politics, a ​serious⁢ national security threat of global terrorism persists. To bring⁢ this threat into sharp focus, here ⁤are‌ three surprising facts about Afghanistan.

Firstly, there are an estimated 20 terror groups operating in Afghanistan. The presence ‌of Abdallah ⁤bin Laden,​ son of Osama bin Laden, suggests that Afghanistan is not merely‌ a tourist destination. ⁣The UN Security Council reports​ a grim picture⁢ of terror threats in the country, with ISIS-K presenting the greatest threat. While Al-Qaeda currently possesses⁣ a regional ⁤capacity, it aspires‌ to strike on a global scale.⁢ This⁢ is exemplified by the opening of new training camps and⁢ madrasas in Afghanistan, ⁢where thousands​ of future terrorists are radicalized.

Secondly, the⁤ State ‌Department sends ‍$80 million every 10-14 days⁤ to the Taliban. While ‍the Biden administration‍ claims ⁣that these‍ funds ⁣are for ‍humanitarian aid, there are⁢ concerns that the money is ‍being funneled into ⁣nefarious uses, including ⁣into madrassas. The lack of external oversight in Afghanistan raises serious​ questions about the responsible allocation of foreign aid. As the ​Special ⁣Investigator General ‌for⁣ Afghanistan ⁢Reconstruction stated,​ there is no assurance that US tax dollars are not currently ⁤funding the‌ Taliban.

Finally, there is⁣ a small group of Afghans actively ⁤resisting the​ Taliban. ‌Led by⁤ Ahmad Massoud,​ the son ⁢of the slain Northern Alliance Leader, this resistance group​ known as the NRF⁢ has consolidated in the​ Panjshir Valley. Despite minimal external support ‍and the State​ Department’s ⁤refusal to ⁢engage‍ with them officially, the⁣ NRF conducts determined attacks against‍ the Taliban ‍and their​ Al-Qaeda allies.​ The NRF serves as the only ‍force ⁢attempting to‌ disrupt terror activity in Afghanistan.

The abandonment of ‍our Afghan ​allies, after 20 years of war, has caused a moral injury to ‍an entire generation⁣ of American veterans. It goes⁣ against​ the veteran code of never abandoning our allies and has ⁢resulted in mental health issues‌ and recruitment and retention problems‌ in⁣ the military.

It is imperative ⁣that we do not turn the page on Afghanistan.⁤ By doing so, we ‍give our ‌enemies a voice in the outcome,⁢ making us pay for our negligence. Veterans serve ‌as the moral compass, reminding ⁢us of the lingering threat ‍and the importance‍ of standing with‌ our allies. It is time to listen to their ‍concerns and⁤ take action to address the ongoing issues in Afghanistan.


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