The Rest Is Classified 5. CIA vs the Taliban: Bin Laden's Trojan Horse (Ep 2)
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Dec 11, 2024 The capture of Mazar-i-Sharif kicks off a dangerous game as the Taliban's hold begins to falter. CIA operatives face a chaotic prisoner revolt at Qala-i-Jangi, leading to desperate measures to maintain control. Tensions rise as American forces await crucial British support, while the complexities of surrender negotiations unfold. Amidst harrowing escapes and tragic miscommunications, the podcast dives into the brutal realities of the fight for Afghanistan, raising questions about military strategy and its dire implications.
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Fort of War
- The CIA team in Mazar-i-Sharif occupied Qala-i-Jangi, a massive 19th-century fort.
- The fort served as Dostum's headquarters and was covered in feces, left by the Taliban.
Trojan Horse
- The Taliban surrendered, handing over Al-Qaeda fighters to be questioned at Qala-i-Jangi.
- This surrender was a Trojan horse; the Al-Qaeda fighters were meant to retake Mazar-i-Sharif.
Chaotic Interrogation
- The CIA officers, David Tyson and Mike Spann, interrogated the Al-Qaeda prisoners at Qala-i-Jangi.
- The situation was chaotic; the prisoners were unrestrained, and weapons were left around.