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US and Taliban ink Afghanistan peace agreement, set conditions for troop withdrawal

Posted on February 29, 2020February 29, 2020By Editor

The agreement was signed by US peace envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad and one of the Taliban’s senior leaders, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in Qatar’s capital Doha on Saturday. … Read More >US and Taliban ink Afghanistan peace agreement, set conditions for troop withdrawal

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Pompeo Will Take Part in Signing of US Peace Deal With Taliban – Trump

Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will participate in the signing of an agreement with the Taliban opposition movement that can pave the way to end the war in Afghanistan and withdraw American troops from the country, President Donald Trump announced in a statement released by the White House on Friday. … Read More >Pompeo Will Take Part in Signing of US Peace Deal With Taliban – Trump

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Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Washington and Taliban militants have reportedly agreed on a seven-day “violence reduction” in Afghanistan. If upheld, it could open doors for another deal that would see US troops withdraw after 19 years of conflict … Read More >Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

World

Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019By Editor

A probe into US attacks on alleged drug-processing facilities conducted in May confirmed almost 40 civilian casualties, including many children. Contrary to what Washington argues, the strikes were illegal, a UN report says. … Read More >Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

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At least 40 civilians, including 12 children, killed at Afghan wedding party during a US-backed military raid gone wrong

Posted on September 29, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

A US-backed raid by the Afghanistan security forces on an Islamist militants’ hideout in the Helmand province turned into a bloodbath when a nearby wedding party was hit as well and dozens of civilians were killed and injured. … Read More >At least 40 civilians, including 12 children, killed at Afghan wedding party during a US-backed military raid gone wrong

Middle East

Taliban Commander Killed in Airstrike in Northern Afghanistan – Source

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019By Editor

US President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that the peace talks with the Taliban were “dead” after the group had claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Kabul that killed a US serviceman. … Read More >Taliban Commander Killed in Airstrike in Northern Afghanistan – Source

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Give or take allies: US pulls $160mn pledged to Afghanistan, citing widespread corruption

Posted on September 19, 2019September 20, 2019By Editor

The US will withhold a total of $160 million destined for projects and initiatives in Afghanistan. Washington says the move and timing is totally due to them finding out the cash will be squandered by Kabul. … Read More >Give or take allies: US pulls $160mn pledged to Afghanistan, citing widespread corruption

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