Civilian casualties in Afghanistan escalated sharply after peace talks began last year, the United Nations said in a report released on Tuesday, calling for a ceasefire as negotiators met for the …
No more delays, no more excuses: It’s time to get the hell out of Afghanistan once and for all
The United States is scheduled to withdraw from Afghanistan on May 1. And all over Washington, there is talk of extending the stay of U.S. troops, with some in the Biden administration recommending …
German cabinet agrees to extend Afghanistan mission
The German government has agreed to extend its military mandate in Afghanistan into 2022. The extension now requires the approval of the Bundestag lower house of parliament.
A Top Democrat Warns Against a Hasty Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Afghanistan
Senator Jack Reed said he favored seeking an extension of the May 1 deadline for withdrawing troops that President Donald Trump and the Taliban negotiated last year.
Germany prepares way for its troops to stay in Afghanistan
The German government is preparing the way for the country’s troops in Afghanistan — the second-biggest contingent in a NATO force — to stay in place until next year if needed. Chancellor Angela …
How Not to Leave Afghanistan
The educated middle classes that were meant to be the foundation of a new Afghanistan are tired of terror, insecurity, and the return of the Taliban. Voice: How Not to Leave Afghanistan How Not to …
Exclusive: Taliban Warns Biden Going Back on Afghanistan Deal ‘Causes Problems’
“There is no doubt that adherence to the agreement and its provisions will contribute greatly to ending the war and solving problems, because it was the result of tremendous efforts,” Taliban …
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan down, targeted killings up, UN says
Afghanistan saw the lowest number of civilian casualties since 2013 — but targeted killings increased sharply in 2020, says a United Nations report released Tuesday.
Inclusive, Community-Driven Solutions Steer Afghanistan’s Development
Over 13,000 Community Development Councils across Afghanistan use participatory exercises to better assist vulnerable and poor households …
Inclusive, Community-Driven Solutions Steer Afghanistan’s Development
Over 13,000 Community Development Councils across Afghanistan use participatory exercises to better assist vulnerable and poor households …