U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday was to meet U.S. top advisers about negotiations with the Taliban and the potential for a political settlement that could prompt a withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior administration official said.
Saturday, 17 August , 2019The Pentagon is preparing to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan as part of a proposed peace deal with the Taliban, U.S. officials told Fox News Thursday.
Sunday, 4 August , 2019The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan may visit Afghanistan in the near future in a bid to help the process, it has been reported.
Monday, 29 July , 2019The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy about 400 soldiers to Afghanistan in what officials say is the largest mobilization of Guardsmen and women from the state in nearly a decade.
Monday, 29 July , 2019Donald Trump said Monday that the United States could wipe Afghanistan “off the face of the Earth” in a matter of days but noted that he has chosen instead to draw down U.S. forces after nearly two decades of fighting there.
Tuesday, 23 July , 2019India was found absent from the meeting between China, Russia, the US and Pakistan in Beijing in the previous week on Afghan reconciliation.
Wednesday, 17 July , 2019Nader Shah Sahibzada, a reporter for Voice of Gardiz local radio, went missing on Friday and authorities found his dead body on Saturday near his home in capital city, Gardiz.
Monday, 15 July , 2019A U.S. special forces soldier was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense said Sunday.
Monday, 15 July , 2019Five people have been killed and 40 injured in a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan Friday that local officials say was carried out by a minor.
Saturday, 13 July , 2019The Taliban and delegates representing Afghan society have agreed upon a road map for a future political settlement in what is seen as a major step toward ending Afghanistan’s nearly 18-year war.
Tuesday, 9 July , 2019War is often filled with its share of mistakes, some are the result of changing circumstances on the ground, while others are more systemic. The US has committed more than a few during its 18 years in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 7 July , 2019Islamic State fighters claimed responsibility on Saturday for a deadly overnight attack in a mosque in central province of Ghazni in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 7 July , 2019Taliban claims responsibility for blast and attack near the defence ministry that kills 10, injures at least 65.
Monday, 1 July , 2019Taliban insurgents killed eight election officials in a bomb attack in the southern Kandahar province, Afghan officials said on Sunday.
Monday, 1 July , 2019Helmand province in Afghanistan hit the first place in opium production, 136 thousand hectares, around 24 kg production per hectare in 2018.
Wednesday, 26 June , 2019The Afghan Special Forces killed 14 Taliban militants during an operation in Ghazni province.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019The event was organized by the People’s Peace Movement, composed of members of civil society who are “marchers for peace”. Spokesman kidnapped (and released) two weeks ago: “We are not afraid of being attacked. We work among the Taliban to build bridges ”.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019Pakistan is hosting a key meeting on Afghanistan reconciliation today (Saturday) in Murree’s Bhurban.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019The United States explicitly stated Tuesday it is seeking a comprehensive peace agreement with the Taliban covering counterterrorism, withdrawal of US troops, intra-Afghan talks to find a political settlement to the war and a permanent cease-fire.
Wednesday, 19 June , 2019On June 13, 2019 local time, President Xi Jinping met in Bishkek with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan.
Monday, 17 June , 2019