Bowe Bergdahl

A man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl is pictured in a frame grab from a video released by the Taliban. The image was released by IntelCenter on Dec. 8, 2010.

From the Revolution to Bowe Bergdahl, desertion has a long history in the US

The US military has charged Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with desertion for allegedly leaving his post in Afghanistan in 2009. It's one of the only high-profile cases of the crime in recent decades, but it's far from rare in the US military.

From the Revolution to Bowe Bergdahl, desertion has a long history in the US
Alisa Weinstein

This American has been held in Pakistan for three years. His daughter wants him home

This American has been held in Pakistan for three years. His daughter wants him home
Carol Rosenberg

Nine things we've learned from Carol Rosenberg's 13 years covering Guantanamo

Nine things we've learned from Carol Rosenberg's 13 years covering Guantanamo
The World

This new film looks at the real, enduring toll war exacts on soldiers

This new film looks at the real, enduring toll war exacts on soldiers
Bergdahl

Long before Bowe Bergdahl, beards were treated with suspicion — and as a health risk

Long before Bowe Bergdahl, beards were treated with suspicion — and as a health risk
An Afghan security soldier holds his rifle on his shoulder near the Independent Election Commission headquarters, which was atttacked by Taliban insurgents, in Kabul March 29, 2014.

Ever wonder what Afghans think of the US releasing five Taliban leaders for Bowe Bergdahl?

Afghans face the possible consequences of the US release of five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The move could strengthen the Taliban in their country, just as US forces are drawing down. Which has some Afghans wondering, "What was the US government thinking?!"

Ever wonder what Afghans think of the US releasing five Taliban leaders for Bowe Bergdahl?
Women attend an election campaign by Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in Jozjan province on June 2, 2014. The second round of Afghanistan's presidential election will take place on June 14.

Why did the negotiations to free Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl take years?

Secret talks between the US and the Taliban started about three years ago and at first, the aim was to create an opportunity for a peace process to bring an end to the conflict in Afghanistan. When the talks went off track, they focused more narrowly on a straightforward prisoner swap.

Why did the negotiations to free Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl take years?
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The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

Deserter or POW? That's the debate now over Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. It's possible he could be both.

The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter
The U.S. flag flies over a prison used to house detainees at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. The facility now holds around 150 prisoners who have been captured in Afghanistan and elsewhere since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Most Gitmo detainees still face a long path to freedom

Five detainees from the Guantanamo Bay prison were recently released in exchange for US Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. But there are still 150 men at the prison and Pardiss Kebriaei, a lawyer representing two Gitmo detainees, says her clients' path to release might still be a long one.

Most Gitmo detainees still face a long path to freedom
A billboard calling for the release of US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held for nearly five years by the Taliban after being captured in Afghanistan, is shown in this picture taken near Spokane, Washington on February 25, 2014. Bergdahl has been released

Like Sergeant Bergdahl, reporter David Rohde knows about being a prisoner of the Taliban

Journalist David Rohde says his experience as a prisoner of the Taliban in 2008 was easier than what US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl must have gone through during five years.

Like Sergeant Bergdahl, reporter David Rohde knows about being a prisoner of the Taliban

Idaho Town Rallies To Bring Home P.O.W. Bowe Bergdahl

Idaho Town Rallies To Bring Home P.O.W. Bowe Bergdahl

Is the U.S. Considering a Prisoner Exchange With the Taliban?

Is the U.S. Considering a Prisoner Exchange With the Taliban?

Taliban Propose Swapping Captured US Soldier for Five Guantanamo Detainees

The Taliban has held US Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl captive since 2009. Now the Taliban might exchange him for five of their senior operatives imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, as AP Special Regional Correspondent Kathy Gannon explains to anchor Marco Werman.

Taliban Propose Swapping Captured US Soldier for Five Guantanamo Detainees