8. Bowe Bergdahl’s capture
Bowe Bergdahl was a US Army man who was captured by Taliban in 2009 and was released in 2014 under mysteries circumstances. First his capture is unclear. US official stated he was captured when he fell behind in a patrol routine. While Taliban said he was found drunk outside the camp.
For years and years US and Taliban officials were deadlocked in release terms. But suddenly in 2014, US mysteriously agreed to release five Taliban prisoners in exchange for Bowe. Many people say he defected to the other side. He faces possible court martial for deserting and endangering his fellow soldiers.