The trial of a man accused of assisting in the deadly Kabul airport attack has begun in the US state of Virginia.
The suspect, identified as Sharifullah, is alleged to have played a role in the bombing that took place during the 2021 evacuation operations.
Defense lawyer Jeremy Commons argued that US authorities had detained the wrong individual, challenging the basis of the case.
He also raised a controversial claim suggesting that the attack may have involved cooperation with the Taliban, an allegation that has not been independently verified.
The Kabul airport attack, claimed by ISIS, killed scores of civilians and military personnel during the final stages of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The trial is expected to examine evidence related to the planning and execution of the attack, as well as the suspect’s alleged involvement.
Angle Analysis:
The case brings together legal scrutiny, disputed identity, and sensitive political claims, turning the trial into a broader test of narrative, evidence, and accountability surrounding one of the most significant attacks of the withdrawal period.
