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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 -
Islamic State Staggers in Afghanistan, but Survives
One of the Islamic State’s most feared affiliates has suffered a significant setback, though U.S. officials caution reports that the terror group was “obliterated” are overblown.
Monday, 25 November , 2019 -
One Killed, Five Hurt in Afghanistan Blast Targeting UN Personnel
One person was killed and five others injured during an attack on a United Nations vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday, Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told CNN.
Monday, 25 November , 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 -
Roadside Bomb Left Nine Children Dead in Afghanistan
Victims who were aged between 10 and 15 were killed on their way to school official says.
Sunday, 3 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 -
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 -
UN: Afghanistan 4,300 Civilian Casualties in three Months
A record 4,313 civilians were injured or killed in Afghanistan’s war against the Islamist Taliban between July and September, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Sunday, 20 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 -
Germany Deports 44 Afghan Asylum Seekers
Germany has deported another group of failed Afghan asylum seekers to their home country, according to the dpa news agency.
Wednesday, 9 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 -
U.S. Afghanistan Envoy Meets Taliban in Pakistan
A Taliban delegation met Zalmay Khalilzad for more than an hour on Thursday, two sources told, the first known contact between the sides since U.S. President Donald Trump called off talks last month.
Saturday, 5 October , 2019
