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What we know about the DC shooting suspect’s shadowy Afghan CIA unit?

What we know about the DC shooting suspect’s shadowy Afghan CIA unit?

Summary

An Afghan refugee who is a former member of a CIA-affiliated group shot two U.S. national guardsmen in Washington DC. Many members of this group moved to the U.S. after Kabul fell, although some were accused of war crimes.

Key Facts

  • An Afghan refugee shot two U.S. national guardsmen in Washington DC.
  • The shooter was part of a group linked to the CIA called the Zero Units.
  • These units had a secretive role during the conflict in Afghanistan.
  • After Kabul fell, many Zero Unit members were relocated to the United States.
  • Some members of these units faced accusations of committing war crimes.

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