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As the U.S. Looks to Hand Over Responsibilities to Afghan Forces, Afghan Forces Run Away

Jason Ditz, Antiwar.com. September 3, 2011.

Data shows nearly 25,000 Afghan troops deserted in last six months.

How the Military Hides Dissent in the Ranks

Nan Levinson, AlterNet. January 7, 2010.

The military's murky system keeps no accurate count of conscientious objectors, and likely hides the true extent of disgruntled service-members.

Uncovering the Plight of AWOL Soldiers Stuck in Legal Limbo

Dahr Jamail, Sarah Lazare, TomDispatch.com. August 11, 2009.

AWOL soldiers who turned themselves in endure deplorable conditions, not knowing whether they'll face charges, trial, deployment, or medical release.

When AWOL Is the Only Escape -- A Patriot's Story

Sarah Olson, AlterNet. November 20, 2007.

What makes a soldier go AWOL -- and later turn himself in?

AWOL Soldiers Get Cold Shoulder from Canada

Mary Ambrose, New America Media. January 5, 2007.

Canada's official reception to war-resisting American soldiers resisting the Iraq war has been frosty.