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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 5:02 PM EST

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.
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