you were a popular journalist who, while in Afghanistan, writes an article about the "Butcher of Kabul" Zaefe, thereby incurring the wrath of the arms baron. When you try to leave the country, during this time Zayef's henchmen take you hostage from your guide

They publish a hard-hitting video of the murder of your assistant and post a video on the Internet with a reverse report of the time before your execution. Task Force 141 is sent to your rescue