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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 -
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 -
HRW: CIA-backed Afghan Troops Guilty of ‘War Crimes’
With aid and training from the CIA, Afghan paramilitary forces have carried out a spree of war crimes and other “grave” abuses against civilians – including torture and executions – an investigation by Human Rights Watch found.
Sunday, 3 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 -
Afghanistan’s Oprah: Mozhdah on Fame, Threats and Why she Won’t Live her Life in Fear
The presenter, pop star and women’s rights activist Mozhdah Jamalzadah talks about fleeing her country, before returning and revolutionising Afghan TV
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Polls Close after Day of violence, Fraud claims and Chaos
Bomb wounds 15, despite 70,000 police and troops at polling stations, and turnout set to be low
Sunday, 29 September , 2019 -
Afghanistan Presidential Election: All the Latest Updates
Security forces on high alert as Afghans head to polls to pick next president amid Taliban threats to disrupt vote.
Saturday, 28 September , 2019 -
Voting in Afghanistan’s Presidential Election Begins
Voting began on Saturday to elect a president for Afghanistan with more than 9 million Afghan registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid fears of violence and fraud.
Saturday, 28 September , 2019 -
Taliban Killed least 48 Killed in Two Separate Bomb Attacks in Afghanistan
In Parwan province, to the north of Kabul, a Taliban suicide bomber targeted an election campaign rally where Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani was set to speak, killing 26 people and wounding 42.
Wednesday, 18 September , 2019
