Russia says has found evidence pertaining to US covert support for Daesh in Afghanistan. Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan accused US of secretly funneling cash to Daesh terrorists to avenge disgraceful exit from Afghanistan. Daesh terrorists carry out numerous bombings in Afghanistan, mainly targeting Shia Muslims. The US invaded Afghanistan following 9/11 attacks blamed on al-Qaeda but left the country in tatters after twenty years. US authorities have acknowledged the fact that Daesh terror group was created and funded by Pentagon and CIA.
In this edition of the Spotlight, Press TV interview Daniel Kovalik, university professor from Pittsburgh, PA, and Fra Hughes journalist, author and activist from Belfast to look at reasons why the US is supporting Daesh and what other instances of this support can be found.