Afghan Taliban
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
Middle East
February 28, 2020
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Many Afghans view Saturday’s expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of…
Taliban, Afghan forces clash on first day of violence reduction period
Middle East
February 22, 2020
Taliban, Afghan forces clash on first day of violence reduction period
KABUL (Reuters) — Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces clashed in parts of Afghanistan on Saturday, a day after a…
100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years: UN
Middle East
February 22, 2020
100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years: UN
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A United Nations report says Afghanistan passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 civilians killed…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
Middle East
February 21, 2020
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s…
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
Middle East
February 21, 2020
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
A week-long “reduction in violence” between the Taliban, the US, and Afghan security forces will commence shortly, an official said…
Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory
Middle East
February 19, 2020
Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory
KABUL (Reuters) — Afghanistan on Tuesday declared incumbent Ashraf Ghani winner of a disputed presidential election, but his main rival…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
Middle East
February 17, 2020
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
Middle East
February 17, 2020
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban fighters attacked Afghan government forces overnight, and militant commanders said on Monday insurgency operations would go-ahead…
US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement
Middle East
February 12, 2020
US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy,…
At least five dead in suicide attack on military academy in Kabul
Middle East
February 11, 2020
At least five dead in suicide attack on military academy in Kabul
A suicide attack targeting a military academy killed at least five people in the Afghan capital Kabul early Tuesday, in…