Politics ‘Mistake’ points to U.S. bind in Afghanistan. Posted . The Taliban attack on Kunduz, and the accidental bombing of a charity hospital, are raising questions about Preside …
Deadlock Persists in Reopening Pakistan-Afghan Border Gate
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have met multiple times in the last week to negotiate the reopening of their main border crossing but could not make headway, stranding many trade convoys and travelers on both sides for the fourth consecutive …
New US intelligence suggests al Qaeda unlikely to revive in Afghanistan, but officials warn ISIS threat remains
New US intelligence assessments suggest that is “unlikely” al Qaeda will revive in Afghanistan and Pakistan and that counterterrorism operations by the Taliban in Afghanistan have degraded the Islamic …
Pakistan: Offices, residential quarters vacated as Torkham crossing stays shut
The key crossing between Pakistan and landlocked Afghanistan had been closed on Wednesday after a gun battle broke out between border forces, with each side blaming the other for instigating the …
The Azadi Briefing: Border Clashes And Closures Mark Deteriorating Pakistan-Taliban Ties
Welcome to The Azadi Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that unpacks the key issues in Afghanistan. To subscribe, click here. I’m Abubakar Siddique, a senior correspondent at RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi. Here’s …
Main Pakistan-Afghan Border Crossing Closed for Second Day After Clashes
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan’s main border crossing with Afghanistan was closed for a second day on Thursday, leading to a build-up of trucks laden with goods, after clashes between …
Analysts urge Interim Afghan govt to prevent use of Afghan soil against Pakistan
The interim government in Afghanistan is responsible for the recent terror attack in Chitral as it is unable to control the militant organizations operating in the war-torn country. Pakistan has …
Taliban Sell Afghanistan’s Mines Despite Sanctions
“When it comes to bilateral sanctions from the U.S. side, it’s basically that no U.S. entity, be it a company or an individual, is able to do anything with the Taliban. And that has nothing to do with …
Taliban Sell Afghanistan’s Mines Despite Sanctions
“When it comes to bilateral sanctions from the U.S. side, it’s basically that no U.S. entity, be it a company or an individual, is able to do anything with the Taliban. And that has nothing to do with …
US Business Delegation Makes Rare Visit to Taliban-Run Afghanistan
An American private sector delegation opened meetings in Afghanistan with officials and local counterparts Wednesday in the first interaction since the Taliban seized power from a U.S.-backed …