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Afghanistan
With Test Results Lost, an Afghan Family Fell to Virus
By Associated Press
A broken-down health system, slow government response and public attitudes have left Afghanistan deeply vulnerable to the global pandemic.
The Ceaseless Struggle of Afghan Migrants
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
Some Afghans find themselves trapped in a dangerous, endless cycle of migration in a search for work, safety, and a better life.
Afghan Government to Free 900 Prisoners; Taliban May Extend Truce
By Associated Press
There are hopes that the prisoner release could lead to new reductions in violence.
A Ceasefire for Eid, Peace, and Fighting COVID-19 in Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Violence has continued in Afghanistan throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Afghan President and Rival Announce Power-sharing Agreement
By Associated Press
Two months after Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah each declared themselves president, the rivals have arrived at a deal.
COVID-19 in Afghanistan: Going Beyond a Ceasefire
By Ben Francis
A ceasefire is necessary to give all Afghans the best possible chance of defeating their common enemy: COVID-19. But there are limitations.
US On Track to Pull Troops From Afghanistan Despite Turmoil
By Associated Press
Plans to push ahead with withdrawal remain unchanged, despite ongoing security challenges.
Militants Storm Maternity Clinic in Afghan Capital, Kill 14
By Associated Press
Police engaged in an hours-long shootout after militants stormed a maternity hospital in western Kabul.
Taliban Say They Don’t Have Missing US Contractor
By Associated Press
"We don't have any information about the missing American," a Taliban spokesman says.
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Pakistan plays a big role in dictating the fortunes of the Afghan economy.
In Random Test of 500 in Afghan Capital, One-Third Had Virus
By Associated Press
Afghanistan’s health care system, devastated by four decades of war, is woefully unprepared for a major outbreak.
SEALs Tried to Locate US Citizen Taken by Afghan Militants
By Associated Press
Mark R. Frerichs, a contractor, was captured by members of the Haqqani network in late January.