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The Islamic State Remains Alive in Afghanistan

The Islamic State Remains Alive in Afghanistan

By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
In early April, Afghan forces captured the latest head of ISKP -- but will it matter?
Ventilator From Old Car Parts? Afghan Girls Pursue Prototype

Ventilator From Old Car Parts? Afghan Girls Pursue Prototype

By Associated Press
Afghanistan only has 400 ventilators for a population of more than 36.6 million. A cheap way to add to that stock will save lives.

A Hunger Crisis Beckons as Afghans Reel From the Impact of COVID-19

A Hunger Crisis Beckons as Afghans Reel From the Impact of COVID-19

By Wahidullah Amani
Three people receiving World Food Program assistance reveal why urgent investment is needed to fend off the pandemic

Taliban Say US Bombing Insurgents at Home Contrary to Deal

Taliban Say US Bombing Insurgents at Home Contrary to Deal

By Associated Press
The U.S. military has refused to address the Taliban's specific complaint but has said that it is abiding by the agreement.

Pakistan Seeks Extradition of IS Leader From Afghanistan

Pakistan Seeks Extradition of IS Leader From Afghanistan

By Associated Press
Aslam Farooqi is a Pakistani national wanted in connection with attacks claimed by IS in Pakistan.
What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for Afghanistan’s Troubled Economy

What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for Afghanistan’s Troubled Economy

By Shoaib A. Rahim
The outbreak of the pandemic has and will further dent already depressed economic indicators. 

Afghanistan Frees 100 Taliban, But Group Hasn’t Verified

Afghanistan Frees 100 Taliban, But Group Hasn’t Verified

By Associated Press
The prisoner release is a critical first step to intra-Afghan negotiations aimed at bringing an end to decades of war in Afghanistan.
Afghan Officials Say Taliban Attacks Kill 11 Troops, Police

Afghan Officials Say Taliban Attacks Kill 11 Troops, Police

By Associated Press
The Taliban have not claimed responsibility for the latest attacks which Kabul says they carried out on Afghan forces.

Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases

Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases

By Catherine Putz
Despite political infighting in Kabul, the government and Taliban are discussing the first step in their peace process.

Afghan Officials Say 25 Killed in Kabul Attack on Sikhs

Afghan Officials Say 25 Killed in Kabul Attack on Sikhs

By Associated Press
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

US Shames Afghan Leaders’ Obstinance as Pandemic Looms

US Shames Afghan Leaders’ Obstinance as Pandemic Looms

By Associated Press
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatened a $1 billion cut to Afghanistan funding if Afghanistan’s leaders can’t settle their feuds.
The Taliban Doesn’t Care About Women’s Rights and Neither Does the Afghan Government

The Taliban Doesn’t Care About Women’s Rights and Neither Does the Afghan Government

By Sabera Azizi
The Afghan government must take a greater stake in the future of the country’s women.

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