US commander meets Taliban leaders over violence
The head of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan has met with Taliban leaders to discuss a reduction in violence.
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Taliban end ‘fruitless’ meetings with Afghan govt over prisoner swap
The Taliban said Tuesday they were pulling negotiators out of “fruitless” discussions with the Afghan government over a prisoner swap that had formed a key part of an accord with the United States.
19 killed in Taliban attacks in two Afghan provinces
At least 18 security force members and one civilian were killed in Taliban militants’ attacks in two Afghan provinces on Sunday night, authorities said on Monday.
Despite hurdles, the biggest wish of most Afghanistanis remains peace
As the US reduces its troops, almost all parties in Afghanistan are seeking after the Taliban.
Kabul to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases
The Afghan government will gradually release 5,000 Taliban prisoners starting this week if the insurgents significantly reduce violence, President Ashraf Ghani’s spokesman said.
Rockets and dual inaugurations mar Afghanistan’s new presidency as US starts pullout
Rocket fire interrupts the swearing-in ceremony for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
US launches airstrike against Taliban to defend Afghan forces
Since the signing, the militants have ramped up violence against Afghan forces.
The Taliban has trumped the US in Afghanistan: Analysis
Details of the agreement between the US and the Taliban was recognised for some time now that the Taliban went into these negotiations with an upper hand.
What the Afghan peace deal means
While the deal may well mark the end of the US war in Afghanistan, whether it actually ends conflict in Afghanistan remains an open question.
Tough talks ahead as Ghani objects to Taliban prisoner swap
Afghanistan’s weakened government protested Sunday against a key component of a deal between the US and the Taliban, setting the scene for fractious talks when Kabul and the insurgents meet to strike a separate agreement.
Goodbye to democracy in the Hindu Kush?
Sure, Afghanistan will no longer pose a terrorist threat to the West. But this has not been the case since the US military intervention in 2001.
Violence flares in north Afghanistan as forces ready for deadly winter
At least seven Afghan soldiers were killed when the Taliban attacked their base Tuesday, the latest brazen assault in Afghanistan’s north, where local and international forces are bracing for violent months ahead.
Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
Taliban claims responsibility for an attack on an US convoy that killed one soldier.
Taliban bombers target key US Afghanistan base as talks resume
Taliban suicide bombers targeted a key US military base in Afghanistan yesterday in a major attack that wounded more than 70 civilians, officials said, amid renewed peace talks between the United States and the militants.
US-Taliban peace talks set to resume soon
The US negotiator on Afghanistan will shortly resume talks with the Taliban and seek efforts toward a ceasefire, officials said Wednesday, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly halted diplomatic efforts that could end America’s longest war.
Termination of US-Taliban Peace Dialogue: What Will Be the Implications?
There are few questions that need to be answered: Why were Kabul attacks carried out right in the middle of the peace dialogues? Why have Taliban carried out many other attacks after the September 16th attacks?
10 killed, 90 hurt in Taliban car bomb blast
The Taliban killed at least 10 people and wounded 90 Thursday after a car bomb targeting an intelligence services building exploded and destroyed a nearby hospital in the southern Afghan city of Qalat, the governor of Zabul province told AFP.
Sucide blast kills at least 24 near Ghani campaign rally
A Taliban suicide bomber killed at least 24 people near a campaign rally for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, with the insurgents warning of more violence ahead of elections.
President Trump’s critics fall silent
It is a memorable retreat for National Security Adviser John Bolton after a year and a half in office. Known as a “hawk,” he was a foreign policy hardliner who always openly demanded military strikes and who, above all, was decidedly against any form of diplomacy with political opponents.
Trump vows to hit Taliban ‘harder’
President Donald Trump pledged to hit the Taliban “harder” than ever as America on Wednesday marked the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that led the country into war in Afghanistan.
Trump says talks with Taliban ‘dead’
US President Donald Trump proclaimed talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders dead on Monday, while the general in charge said the US military is likely to ramp up operations in Afghanistan to counter an increase in Taliban attacks.
Taliban says US pullout from talks will cost more American lives
Trump’s decision to cancel peace talks will cost more American lives, Taliban says.
Trump calling off Taliban talks is not the end
The planned US-Taliban agreement seemed incredibly close to becoming reality — even though reports have surfaced according to which numerous issues remained unresolved.
US cancels Taliban peace talks over Kabul attack
Trump says he canceled peace talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders.
Taliban kill at least 10 in Kabul blast
The Taliban kills at least 10 people in a fresh bombing in Kabul.
Former US envoys warn against hasty Afghanistan pullout
Former US ambassadors to Afghanistan warn against troop withdrawal without peace.
Taliban tractor-bomb blast kills 16 in Kabul
A Taliban vehicle bomb kills at least 16 people and wounds 119.
US, Taliban near to peace deal after 18 years of conflict
US and Taliban negotiators are “at the threshold of an agreement” to end 18 years of conflict between them, Washington’s top negotiator said Sunday as he concluded their latest talks.
Khan to meet Taliban on ending Afghan war
Khan says he would meet with the Taliban after returning to his country.
Swapping Kalashnikovs for bat: Afghan cricket, the Taliban and peace
During a lull in Afghanistan’s never-ending war, before the fighting season resumes once again in the spring, Taliban fighters recall laying down their Kalashnikovs and, for a brief moment, enjoying a game of cricket.
