Pamela Constable

U.S. Military Acknowledges Anti-Taliban Airstrikes Killed Afghan Civilians
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 07:31
U.S. military officials here acknowledged Saturday that U.S. airstrikes in embattled Kunduz province on Thursday had “likely resulted in civilian casualties” when Afghan and U.S. forces, searching for a reported meeting of Taliban leaders in a village, faced “significant enemy fire” and called for air support.
Pakistan Uses 1.5 million Afghan Refugees as Pawns in Dispute With U.S.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 06:37
For decades, Afghans fleeing conflict have found a tenuous haven in next-door Pakistan, which has allowed millions to settle there but periodically threatened to send them back. Now, amid new tensions with Washington over drone strikes and fighter jet subsidies, Pakistan says it plans to deport at least 1.5 million refugees within the next two weeks.
Defense Secretary: ‘Hard’ Year Ahead in Afghanistan as Militant Threat Grows
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 07:57
Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter predicted Friday more tough fighting ahead in Afghanistan as the United States seeks to help local forces beat back a surge in Taliban attacks and contain an emerging threat from militants linked to the Islamic State.
France’s War in Mali Has Not Been Able to End Extremist Violence
Monday, November 30, 2015 - 06:54
The weak central government is struggling with a host of challenges: entrenched poverty, drug smuggling, and a mix of growing competition and collaboration among Islamist factions in the West African region.
Despite joint search for missing girls, Nigeria and United States are wary partners
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 14:12
When Secretary of State John F. Kerry announced early this month that the Obama administration was rushing a team of experts to help Nigerian officials rescue 276 abducted schoolgirls, the hope in Washington was that Nigerians would react with gratitude and energetic cooperation.
Protesters rally outside Nigerian Embassy to demand action over schoolgirls’ abduction
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 12:29
Dozens of protesters rallied outside the Ni­ger­ian Embassy in the District on Tuesday, demanding that Nigerian authorities take action to rescue 276 schoolgirls who were kidnapped three weeks ago by Islamist extremists who believe girls should not be sent to school. An additional 53 were said to have escaped.
In Arizona, border security in spotlight amid immigration-reform efforts, sequester cuts
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 00:00
"The cartels control everything that crosses. The Border Patrol has a huge presence, but it's not enough, and it's not the answer. No matter what they say in Washington, the border is not secure"
Guatemalan Stresses Immigrant Sacrifices
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 00:00
Colom, 56, said there should be recognition of the "great sacrifice" many Guatemalans have made by leaving their families and seeking work abroad