D.C. Shooting Suspect Linked to CIA Operations and Mental Health Struggles
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An Afghan veteran and member of a CIA-backed unit, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington D.C. Lakanwal, who struggled with mental health issues and felt abandoned by the U.S. government, had sought help from CIA programs but was ignored. His background as a vetted member of the CIA's Zero Units and the subsequent political blame game highlight the complex issues faced by Afghan refugees and veterans in the U.S.
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