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Afghan President Names Council for Peace Deal with Taliban

Afghan President Names Council for Peace Deal with Taliban

By Associated Press
The High Council for National Reconciliation will have the final say on whether the Afghan government signs a possible deal struck with the Taliban.
Afghan Forces Fail to Arrest Former Soccer Head on Run From Sexual Abuse Charges

Afghan Forces Fail to Arrest Former Soccer Head on Run From Sexual Abuse Charges

By Catherine Putz
Karim’s continued evasion exposes several uncomfortable truths for the Afghan authorities on the limits to power in a fractured country.

Taliban Negotiators Visit Pakistan to Talk Afghan Peace Push

Taliban Negotiators Visit Pakistan to Talk Afghan Peace Push

By Associated Press
The Taliban delegation, led by their political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, will discuss with Pakistan's leaders the "recent developments in Afghanistan's peace process.”

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Reunifies with Uncertain Consequences

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Reunifies with Uncertain Consequences

By Umair Jamal
Two major splinter groups recently reunited with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. What that means for regional security remains unclear.

Uzbekistan’s Role in Afghan Reconciliation

Uzbekistan’s Role in Afghan Reconciliation

By James Durso
Uzbekistan and the Central Asian states can offer Afghanistan a neighborly helping hand and the Taliban a clear understanding of their new responsibilities and obligations.
Afghans Halt Prisoner Release, Delaying Talks With Taliban

Afghans Halt Prisoner Release, Delaying Talks With Taliban

By Rahim Faiez and Kathy Gannon
Talks were expected to start on August 20, but are now postponed indefinitely say Afghan officials.

As Intra-Afghan Talks Loom, Female Member of Kabul Negotiating Team Attacked

As Intra-Afghan Talks Loom, Female Member of Kabul Negotiating Team Attacked

By Catherine Putz
Fawzia Koofi is one of just five women on the Afghan government's negotiating team.
Should China’s Afghan Outreach Worry India?

Should China’s Afghan Outreach Worry India?

By Monish Tourangbam and Chayanika Saxena
How should New Delhi read Chinese designs in Afghanistan?

America and the International Community Must Stay Focused on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

America and the International Community Must Stay Focused on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

By Fatema Jafari and John A. Lechner
Afghan women have fought hard for their rights since 2001. Peace should not come at their expense.

Afghan Council to Decide Whether Kabul Releases 400 Taliban

Afghan Council to Decide Whether Kabul Releases 400 Taliban

By Associated Press
The release of the 400 prisoners is seen as the final hurdle to the start of intra-Afghan negotiations.

Taliban Announce Eid Ceasefire After a Bloody Spring

Taliban Announce Eid Ceasefire After a Bloody Spring

By Catherine Putz
The next step may very well be intra-Afghan talks, but the Taliban have spent the first half of the year bludgeoning the Afghan security forces.
Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrike Kills at Least 14

Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrike Kills at Least 14

By Associated Press
The strike targeted a gathering to celebrate the release of a former Taliban prisoner.

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