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.
Afghanistan war: ‘Historic’ peace talks with Taliban begin
The first peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban have begun in the Gulf state of Qatar, after months of delay. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the meeting “historic” as he …
Afghanistan and Taliban Begin First-Ever Direct Peace Talks
Representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgency met in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday to start long-sought negotiations aimed at ending their long war.
Afghanistan Peace Talks Open in Qatar, Seeking End to Decades of War
The Afghan government and the Taliban are finally coming to the table, after repeated delays. But the violence continues, and the challenges are vast.
Afghanistan war: ‘Historic’ peace talks with Taliban set to begin
The first peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban are due to begin in the Gulf state of Qatar on Saturday, after months of delay. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the meeting …
Afghanistan Peace Talks to Open in Qatar, Seeking End to Decades of War
The Afghan government and the Taliban are finally coming to the table, after repeated delays. But the violence continues, and the challenges are vast.
Pompeo Travels To Qatar For Peace Talks Following Taliban Prisoner Release
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban are set to begin following the release of 6 High-Value Taliban Prisoners on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary.
Afghan Rivals Gather in Qatar for Historic US-Backed Peace Talks
Representatives of Afghanistan’s warring factions have gathered in Qatar for historic U.S.-brokered peace negotiations starting Saturday that aim to find a political settlement to the South Asian …
Qatar, South Sudan establish diplomatic ties
Qatar and South Sudan signed on Thursday a joint statement for the establishment of diplomatic relations at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in …
Afghan Government Delegation Arrives in Qatar for Taliban Peace Talks
Afghan government representatives arrived in Qatar on Friday ahead of peace talks there with the Taliban, said a spokesman for Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the government’s High Council for National …