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2019 Survey of the Afghan People Reveals Concerns on Peace Deal
Asia Foundation perception poll of 17,812 Afghans includes new questions on peace, elections, and reconciliation.
Tuesday, 3 December , 2019 -
The US Air War In Afghanistan May Never End
After 19 years of war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is working on a plan to draw down its troops. There are currently 13,000 active troops stationed in Afghanistan filling various roles for the United Nations, including positions of military advisers.
Tuesday, 3 December , 2019 -
U.S. troop drawdowns in Afghanistan ‘not necessarily’ tied to Taliban deal
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday that any future troop drawdowns in Afghanistan were “not necessarily” linked to a deal with Taliban insurgents, suggesting some lowering of force levels may happen irrespective of the ongoing peace push.
Tuesday, 3 December , 2019 -
In Afghanistan, Trump Creates Confusion Over U.S. Policy on Taliban
After a year of delicate peace talks with the Taliban, President Trump put the negotiations back on the front-burner this week by demanding a cease-fire that his negotiators had long concluded was overly ambitious.
Sunday, 1 December , 2019 -
U.S. Says It Supports India’s Continued Involvement In Afghanistan
The United States says it supports India’s continued involvement in Afghanistan, including its “substantial” investment and aid to the war-ravaged country.
Sunday, 24 November , 2019 -
Prolonged Patience: Elections in Afghanistan
The results are still being debated and turnout was low. But Afghanistan’s democracy remains the lone source of hope for the country.
Saturday, 16 November , 2019 -
Afghanistan to Release Taliban Prisoners in swap for one US and one Australian Hostages
The Afghan government has agreed to release three Taliban leaders. A swap for one US and one Australian hostage being held by insurgents.
Tuesday, 12 November , 2019 -
Abdullah to Boycott Recount Process in Afghanistan Election
Abdullah Abdullah dismissed recount of part of presidential election, saying it would not take part in the process.
Saturday, 9 November , 2019 -
CIA-linked Unit Accused of Atrocities in Afghanistan
Document details 14 deadly raids by pro-government units with support of US intelligence.
Saturday, 2 November , 2019 -
Khalilzad Renews Afghan Peace Mission
Zalmay Khalilzad, the US’ Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah here for the first since American President Donald Trump abruptly called off the peace talks with the Taliban last month.
Monday, 28 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Says Death of IS Leader Delivers big Blow to Afghan Faction
Afghanistan welcomed the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as a major blow to terrorism that is expected to weaken the South Asian branch of the Middle Eastern militant group.
Monday, 28 October , 2019 -
New US-Taliban Peace Talks to be Held in China
Sources say a number of representatives of political parties, a delegation from Afghanistan government and representatives of the Taliban group have been invited for Beijing peace meeting.
Monday, 28 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan War: Pakistan to attend Meeting in Moscow
Pakistan will take part in the meeting – along with the US, Russia and China – that will be held in Moscow to deliberate on ending the war in Afghanistan and ushering in peace.
Wednesday, 23 October , 2019 -
U.S. Is Quietly Reducing Its Troop Force in Afghanistan
The reduction, which officials say could gradually drop the number of troops by several thousand, is happening even without any deal with the Taliban.
Wednesday, 23 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Mosque Bombing: Death Toll Reached 62, Taliban Claimed Responsibility
State blames Taliban for blasts targeting worshippers during Friday prayers.
Sunday, 20 October , 2019 -
Bomb Kills Three Police, Injures 36 Children In East Afghanistan
At least three police officers were killed and about 36 people, including 20 children, were wounded when a vehicle bomb exploded near a police station in eastern Afghanistan on October 16.
Wednesday, 16 October , 2019 -
TEFA Approved the Fraud in Afghanistan Presidential Election
The Transparent Election Foundation of Afghanistan (TEFA) declared that there could be fraud in Afghanistan presidential Election, while the Election Commissions denies.
Sunday, 13 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Taliban Commanders Freed ‘in Swap for Indian Hostages’
Several senior Taliban members have been released in exchange for three kidnapped Indian engineers.
Tuesday, 8 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Braces for Political Uncertainty in Election’s Wake
Despite pulling off a safer presidential election than expected, Afghanistan looks headed for a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the two front-runners claiming victory before ballots are tallied and signaling they would not accept defeat.
Tuesday, 8 October , 2019 -
Afghanistan Election’s 28 Biometric Devices Lost or Broken, Report
The Independent Election Commission says that 28 devices of biometrics have been either lost or broken by powerful individuals.
Sunday, 6 October , 2019
