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Vol. 15 · No. 116 · Monday, 28 September 2026

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In April Fools prank, Hamid Karzai thanks American military for their sacrifice

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – In a practical joke that has been called 'tasteless' and 'vulgar' by senior American officials, Afghan President Hamid Karzai recently used the occasion of April Fools Day to sarcastically "thank" the American military for their sacrifices in Afghanistan.

After 13 years at war, the final American troops are preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan later this year, putting an end to the conflict popularly known in the United States as the "Huh? What? War" or "Wait, We're Still There?"

Surrounded by giggling officials at the Afghan presidential palace, Karzai attempted to keep a straight face as he read out a short speech thanking the United States military for its long commitment to Afghanistan and the billions of dollars it spent fighting the Taliban.

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