Afghan War
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For 13 years, a US watchdog agency had been highlighting the failure to reconstruct Afghanistan
A recent report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said America’s two-decade-long effort in the region was clumsy and ignorant.
Megan Rose, ProPublica
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The Taliban have grown megarich since the US invasion in 2001. This is where their money comes from
In the fiscal year that ended in March, the Taliban reportedly brought in $1.6 billion.
Hanif Sufizada, The Conversation
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Before the US and Taliban can strike a peace deal, they will have to confront these tricky issues
Little is known about the specifics of what the Taliban wants the Afghan state to look like in the years to come.
Kaweh Kerami, The Conversation
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Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani signs decree to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners
Taliban said they will honour the deal by handing over 1,000 government troops.
Scroll Staff
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Victory or negotiated peace? There are differences within the Taliban on talks with the US
Whether there is now any real progress towards peace depends, in large part, on how these arguments are resolved within the Taliban movement.
Michael Semple, The Conversation
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Afghan security forces, Taliban militants celebrate Eid together after ceasefire
Deputy Interior Minister Masood Azizi said the ceasefire had held throughout the country so far.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: This is how quickly a bear can climb a tree when under attack
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Watch: 75 musicians perform the entire song whose first stanza is India’s national anthem
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Watch: This animated short film based on Gulzar’s story captures heartbreaking tales of Partition
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‘Bread, job, freedom’: Taliban fire warning shots to disperse women protesting for rights in Kabul
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Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire, but will continue to target foreign troops
The terrorist group also said that its shadow governors should release prisoners who did not pose a future threat.
Scroll Staff
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To win the war in Afghanistan, Trump’s America will need the assistance of China and Pakistan
The war must be fought on two fronts: military as well as diplomatic.
Ehsan M. Ahrari
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Back in Afghanistan, Russia is now tacitly supporting its former enemy, the Taliban
Russia is pursuing influence in Central Asia and competing with the US. Afghanistan offers it a chance to do both.
David Lewis, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Darlings’ director Jasmeet K Reen on her heroines: ‘They are simple, scared, a bit off’
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‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ review: Jeffrey Epstein and the dark side of marketing
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‘House of Hammer’ trailer: Docuseries explores alleged abuse by Armie Hammer and his family legacy
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‘Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach’ trailer: Pankaj Tripathi’s lawyer represents a murder accused
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Donald Trump’s Afghanistan strategy answers some important questions – but opens up others
An integrated and international approach – with Afghanistan taking the lead on its security – requires US diplomacy and commitment.
Marc Grossman & Tom West
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Why Trump’s stance on Afghanistan is flawed – and how it could spell trouble for Pakistan
Although Trump has said that US troops would not stay in Afghanistan for long, there is certainly no clear exit plan.
Zahid Hussain
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Donald Trump will unveil a new US strategy tonight to tackle terrorism in South Asia
The White House said the plan ‘would provide an update on the path forward for America’s engagement in Afghanistan and South Asia’.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Ultimate Kho Kho: Squads, format, fixtures – all you need to know about latest Indian sports league
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La Liga: Barca start campaign with goalless draw; Ancelotti to call time on career after Real stint
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Premier League: Manchester United bottom of the league after 4-0 loss to Brentford
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