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Afghan 'Zero Unit' fighters in the U.S. faced despair before National Guard attack

By Brian Mann

Published December 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM CST

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Many Afghan "Zero Unit" fighters who served under the CIA now feel they are being abandoned after seeking asylum in the U.S. They've faced despair and isolation - and some have taken their own lives.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

Afghan 'Zero Unit' fighters in the U.S. faced despair before National Guard attack

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