Afghan Conflict
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Trump has moved to pull back US troops from Afghanistan – but that may not help achieve peace
The decision signals American weakness and could send Afghan allies into the Taliban’s arms.
Brian Glyn Williams, The Conversation
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Afghanistan: At least 29 killed, 50 injured in prison attack, Islamic State takes responsibility
A shopping plaza in Jalalabad in Nangarhar province was also attacked. Both places have now been cleared of gunmen.
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Taliban to release 20 Afghanistan government prisoners as part of peace deal
The announcement came after the Afghan government released 300 Taliban prisoners last week.
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Donald Trump says he had ‘very good conversation’ with Taliban leader, day after group ends truce
The call between Washington and Doha, where the Taliban negotiating team is based, went on for about 35 minutes.
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Taliban ends partial truce, to resume operations against Afghan forces
The truce went on for one week ahead of the signing of the historic accord in Doha on Saturday.
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United States, allies to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan within 14 months
The US and the Taliban also signed a peace agreement in Doha, following successful reduction of violence for a week.
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India to attend signing of US-Taliban peace deal in Doha today, say reports
This will be the first time India will officially attend an event associated with the Taliban.
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Afghan war: US, Taliban agree to reduce violence from tonight, set to sign peace deal next week
The truce is a step closer to end the United States’ longest conflict and fulfil President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to bring troops back home.
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US backs India’s involvement in Afghanistan even as peace talks with Taliban continue
The US State Department said it would continue to support efforts to achieve an outcome that preserves its ‘investment in Afghanistan’s future’.
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India says it prefers direct talks between Afghanistan government and the Taliban
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said that the terrorist threat Afghanistan faces from ‘beyond its borders’ must be addressed.
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Kabul: Rocket explodes at US embassy on 9/11 anniversary, no casualties reported
No one has claimed responsibility yet. This was the first attack in the country since President Donald Trump called off talks with the Taliban.
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Afghanistan: Taliban promises to continue fight against US forces after Trump says ‘talks are dead’
The militant group said that they will continue to opt for ‘jihad and fighting’ in order to end the occupation in the country.
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