Official resigns over Afghan war

A former Marine Corps captain with combat experience in Iraq, Hoh had also served in uniform at the Pentagon, and as a civilian in Iraq and at the State Department. By July, he was the senior U.S. civilian in Zabul province, a Taliban hotbed. But last Full Story »

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by Jim Lang - Oct. 27, 2009

This is a well written story describing Matthew Hoh, his background, his experiences, his observations regarding rural Afghanistan and the reasons that he provides for resigning. While there are short statements of praise from those that disagree with Hoh's assessment, the focus is on Hoh, not analysis of his views. Viewed in that light, is is a very good story.

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