US Special Forces in Afghanistan Poised to Assume More Active Role

U.S. military officials insist Afghan forces are carrying the burden when it comes to securing and stabilizing the country, but there are questions as to whether U.S. special forces could soon be playing an increasingly active role. "There hasn't been any signaling of that yet," a U.S. official told VOA. "The primary role there is to train, advise and assist." Still, the official said U.S. special forces have been highly engaged in Afghanistan and that the...

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