A year later, battle-weary Afghans seeking end to war on terror

Saturday, October 5, 2002

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Akhter Mohammed slipped his holstered pistol on his shoulder and recalled a brutal battle against the Taliban, fighting side by side with U.S. Special Forces.

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