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Taliban Say Near Agreement on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Taliban said they were close to an agreement with U.S. officials on a deal that would see U.S. forces withdrawal in exchange for a Taliban promise the country would not become a haven for international militants.
Wednesday, 28 August , 2019 -
Trump to Discuss Taliban Talks, Withdrawing Troops from Afghanistan
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 , 2019 -
U.S. Draw Back Afghanistan Operations against Taliban as Peace Talks Conclude
On the same day peace talks concluded between U.S. and Taliban officials in Qatar, U.S.-led operations against the militant group in Afghanistan have significantly planned for a potential withdrawal of thousands of U.S. forces from its longest conflict ever.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2019 -
US Preparing to Withdraw Thousands of Troops from Afghanistan as part of Proposed Taliban Deal
The 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 , 2019 -
US to Deploy 400 Troops Set to Deploy to Afghanistan
The 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 , 2019 -
Taliban Refuse to Sit around Direct Negotiations Table with Afghanistan Government
An Afghan official said Sunday that the government would hold its first-ever direct talks with the Taliban within two weeks, but the insurgents quickly denied any such meeting was planned and reiterated their opposition to negotiating with government representatives in their official capacity.
Monday, 29 July , 2019 -
Whether India is being Deliberately Kept in the Shadow of Afghanistan Peace Talks?
India 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 , 2019 -
Islamic State Making Territorial Gains in Afghanistan, Pentagon Reports
The Islamic State-Khorasan Province has gained control of territory in Afghanistan over the last six months, according to the latest Pentagon report to Congress.
Wednesday, 17 July , 2019 -
Taliban, Afghan Delegates Agreed on Road Map to Reduce Violence
The 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 , 2019 -
Former US Commander Recalls Three Big Mistakes US Made in Afghanistan
War 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 , 2019 -
Kabul on Fire, Taliban Blast Left at least 10 Killed and 65 Injured
Taliban claims responsibility for blast and attack near the defence ministry that kills 10, injures at least 65.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Taliban Attack Kills 8 Election Officials in Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents killed eight election officials in a bomb attack in the southern Kandahar province, Afghan officials said on Sunday.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Afghanistan Helmand the Main Province in Opium Production
Helmand province in Afghanistan hit the first place in opium production, 136 thousand hectares, around 24 kg production per hectare in 2018.
Wednesday, 26 June , 2019 -
Afghan Special Forces Kill 14 Taliban Militants in Ghazni Province
The Afghan Special Forces killed 14 Taliban militants during an operation in Ghazni province.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019 -
Thousands of Afghans Rally for Definitive Ceasefire in a 18-years War-torn Country
The 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 , 2019 -
Taliban: US Has Agreed to Full Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
The 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 , 2019 -
490 Taliban Forces Released by Afghanistan Gov. Without Conditions
The Afghan government released 490 Taliban fighters and commanders from its prisons earlier this month, as part of a goodwill gesture to persuade the militant group to come to the table for direct talks with the Ashraf Ghani-led administration.
Saturday, 15 June , 2019 -
Zalmay Khalilzad; Afghanistan Peace Negotiations Entering a New Stage
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad who arrived in Kabul on Sunday says that he will “stay here for some time on this trip” and that he will have consultations with a wide range of people.
Monday, 10 June , 2019 -
Taliban Left 14 Militiamen Dead in a Attack in Western Afghanistan
An Afghan official says the Taliban have killed at least 14 members of a pro-government militia in an attack on checkpoints in the western Ghor province.
Saturday, 8 June , 2019 -
Taliban Left Nine Others Dead in Afghanistan, Rejecting Truce Calls; US Drones Responded
Violent bomb blasts continued to shake Afghanistan as Taliban militants have rejected calls for a holiday truce.
Monday, 3 June , 2019
