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201154 minPG-13documentary

Fighting for Bin Laden

201154 minPG-13documentary

A group of militants and foreign fighters prepares for a new offensive against coalition forces in Afghanistan, claiming loyalty to Osama bin Laden.

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A group of militants and foreign fighters prepares for a new offensive against coalition forces in Afghanistan, claiming loyalty to Osama bin Laden.

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Daniel Edgedirector

Stephen Grey

Stephen Greywriter

Daniel Edgewriter

Will Lyman

Stephen Grey

Stephen Greycast

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Najibullah Quraishi travels into Afghanistan's rugged terrain to meet militants and foreign fighters who claim loyalty to Osama bin Laden. These groups are preparing for a new offensive against coalition forces. As the United States undergoes a strategic review of its military presence in Afghanistan, Quraishi's encounters raise concerns about Al Qaeda's potential resurgence in the region. The film, released in 2011, runs for 54 minutes and provides a stark look at the evolving dynamics of conflict in Afghanistan.

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