DC National Guard terror suspect suffered mental problems from fighting for CIA-backed ‘Zero Unit’

Suspect's Mental Struggles Linked to CIA-Backed Unit

A childhood friend of 29-year-old Rahmanullah revealed that he struggled greatly with the traumatic scenes he encountered.

"When he saw blood, bodies, and the wounded, he could not tolerate it," the friend said.

Rahmanullah was part of a secretive CIA-backed group known as the "Zero Unit." His service there exposed him to intense violence which severely affected his mental health.

Background on Rahmanullah and the ‘Zero Unit’

Rahmanullah served in the DC National Guard but suffered from serious mental health issues triggered by his experiences fighting alongside the CIA-backed Zero Unit. This unit operated in highly dangerous environments involving combat and violence, which contributed to his psychological deterioration.

Impact and Context

Experts emphasize that exposure to extreme combat situations, especially in covert operations, can lead to profound mental health challenges. Rahmanullah's case highlights the risks veterans face when involved in shadowy military assignments.


Rahmanullah’s tragic mental health decline underscores the dangerous psychological toll exacted by covert combat roles linked to intelligence agencies.

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