David Loyn

Rebels operating under the Free Syrian Army sit in a Hilux pickup truck

This one Toyota pickup truck is at the top of the shopping list for the Free Syrian Army — and the Taliban

The US State Department has resumed non-lethal aid to the more moderate rebel groups in Syria. Along with food, medical supplies and communications equipment, the aid includes 43 Toyota pickup trucks. The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent David Loyn explains the value of pick-up trucks in war zones.

This one Toyota pickup truck is at the top of the shopping list for the Free Syrian Army — and the Taliban
An Afghan election commission worker arranges boxes containing election material in Mazar-I-Shariff April 1, 2014.The Afghan presidential elections will be held on April 5.

Afghans are registering to vote despite Taliban intimidation

Afghans are registering to vote despite Taliban intimidation

Positive progress in Afghanistan finally begins to emerge

Positive progress in Afghanistan finally begins to emerge

Is it Time to Intervene in Syria?

Is it Time to Intervene in Syria?

Ties Between US Troops and Afghan Citizens Worsening

Ties Between US Troops and Afghan Citizens Worsening

Afghanistan Government Guards Take Over Jobs of Private Security Firms

Afghanistan Government Guards Take Over Jobs of Private Security Firms

Meeting in Bonn, Germany on the Future of Afghanistan

Meeting in Bonn, Germany on the Future of Afghanistan

Pakistan Accused of Secretly Supporting Taliban

Pakistan Accused of Secretly Supporting Taliban
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10 Years and billions of dollars later, vets say Afghanistan not worth the cost

On Wednesday, the Pew Research Center released a poll indicating that only a third of American servicemen and women believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been worth the costs. David Loyn and Genevieve Chase respond to the Pew poll.

10 Years and billions of dollars later, vets say Afghanistan not worth the cost
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Burhanuddin Rabbani buried in Kabul

Burhanuddin Rabbani was buried in Kabul on Friday after being assassinated by a suicide bomber on Tuesday. David Loyn, correspondent for the BBC.

Burhanuddin Rabbani buried in Kabul
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August was bloodiest month for Afghanistan war

BBC foreign correspondent David Loyn gives his analysis of the decade-long war. George Weiss, a World War II veteran and founder of the Memorial Rifle Squad, talks about his work with the families of fallen soldiers.

August was bloodiest month for Afghanistan war

In Rebel Hands, Misurata Starts Rebuilding

In Rebel Hands, Misurata Starts Rebuilding
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Who Are Libya's Rebel Forces?

Col. Moammer Gadhafi's military continues an assault on rebel forces and civilians, despite five days of bombings from coalition forces. With insights on who is in charge and why it matters, is David Loyn, foreign correspondent for the BBC.

Who Are Libya's Rebel Forces?
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Can we win the war in Afghanistan?

Can we win the war in Afghanistan? And what does 'win' mean in the current conflict?

Can we win the war in Afghanistan?
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Administration readies review of Afghanistan War

A review of the Afghanistan strategy is due to be released sometime in early December. Here to help us assess what that review could tell us is David Loyn, foreign correspondent for the BBC.

Administration readies review of Afghanistan War