Why is there conflict in Afghanistan even as Taliban and Afghan government officials meet to end the 19-year war? Plus, what are the larger implications to Israel and Bahrain establishing diplomatic …
Afghanistan peace talks begin – but will the Taliban hold up their end of the deal?
Six months after the United States signed an historic accord with the Taliban of Afghanistan, the Islamic militant group has entered into talks with the Afghan government in Doha, Qatar. Meeting with …
Resolve for peace: Negotiations between Afghanistan govt, Taliban begin even as violence grips country
Negotiations will be arduous and messy, delegates warned during the opening ceremony, and are starting even as deadly violence continues to grip Afghanistan.
Pompeo meets with Taliban’s political chief as historic Afghanistan peace talks begin in Qatar
Historic negotiations between the Taliban and Afghanistan’s political leadership opened in Qatar on Saturday, offering the best chance of peace after decades of war. The U.S. had hoped negotiations …
In Afghanistan, a drug sparks hope — and charges of quackery
He explained the substance’s addictive potential — and its lack of effectiveness as a remedy for Covid-19. Because narcotics are regulated under Afghan law, their distribution as an herbal remedy is …
The hard truths about 9/11’s aftermath and the US’s legacy in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, September 11 and the war the US has fought there since then will resonate long after US troops leave, writes Candace Rondeaux.
Historic Afghanistan peace talks begin in Qatar
One of the first items on the agenda will be a permanent cease-fire. Protection of rights, particularly women’s, will also be high on the agenda.
Afghan peace council chairman says peace talks will allow “misery” in Afghanistan to end
DOHA, Sept 12 (Reuters) – The head of Afghanistan’s peace council, Abdullah Abdullah, said on Saturday that if the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents came together, they could finally strike …
An Afghanistan peace deal is not worth the wait
Today marks the completion of 19 full years since the terrorists struck America. Our fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan has drifted for almost two decades without attainable military objectives, …
US hopes Doha peace negotiations can end protracted war in Afghanistan
A top American diplomat hoped that the warring factions can come to an agreement on a political roadmap to end the protracted war that Afghanistan has had …