Farhad Karimi’s eyes fill with tears as he recalls the events of August 1, 2017. It was a warm Tuesday evening and he was attending prayers in the Jawadia mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, along with his …
US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home. The …
Trump promises again to ‘bring our soldiers home’ from Afghanistan
President Donald Trump on Wednesday again declared his intention to “bring our soldiers back home” from Afghanistan amid reports that senior military officials are set to present a series of …
Reports: Trump considering timeline for Afghanistan troops withdrawal
President Trump will be briefed by military advisors on options to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, which includes one plan to withdraw them all before the 2020 presidential election in …
Will Afghanistan’s Cease-Fire Open The Door For Peace?
The Afghan government has called for the Taliban to extend a three-day cease-fire, and reports suggest the Taliban may agree to an extension.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be “horrendous.” …
Trump Wants Troops in Afghanistan Home by Election Day. The Pentagon Is Drawing Up Plans.
President Trump has repeatedly voiced a desire to leave Afghanistan sooner than the timeline laid out in the Feb. 29 peace agreement. He may want to campaign on bringing home every soldier.
Trump says wants full Afghanistan pullout but hasn’t set target date
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending America’s …
Afghanistan to free 900 Taliban, urges ceasefire extension
World Afghanistan to free 900 Taliban, urges ceasefire extension. Posted . The Afghan government has urged the Taliban to extend a three-day ceasefire which is due to end on Tuesd …
South Carolina soldier dies in non-combat related incident in Afghanistan: Defense Department
An American soldier from South Carolina has died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced on Thursday.