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Afghan Taliban
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.
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.
Taliban Warn Peace Deal With US Near Breaking Point
By Associated Press
A Taliban statement warned of more violence if the U.S. and Afghan government continue alleged violations of the Feb. 29 deal.
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
By Catherine Putz
Despite political infighting in Kabul, the government and Taliban are discussing the first step in their peace process.
The Long War in Afghanistan Might Be Over. Who Won?
By Kambaiz Rafi
There might be no clear winner after all, but what exactly will that mean for Afghanistan and the region?
Taliban Say They Handed Cease-fire Offer to US Peace Envoy
By Associated Press
The offer was stated in a document, according to the group.
Pakistan’s Haqqani Network Increases Its Profile in Afghan Peace Talks
By Umair Jamal
Has the Haqqani Network become fundamental to the Afghan peace process?
Taliban Free US, Australian Hostage for 3 Taliban Figures
By Associated Press
The prisoner exchange is envisioned as a way to restart diplomacy after U.S.-Taliban talks faltered in September.
Balochistan’s Role in the Afghanistan Quagmire
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
How the Pakistani province became embroiled in the Afghan conflict.
Afghanistan's Terror Threat Is Much Bigger Than the Taliban
By Saurav Sarkar
Even if peace is reached with the Taliban, terrorism will remain a serious problem in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Militants After Deadly Wedding Attack by Islamic State
By Rahim Faiez
“We will take revenge for every civilian drop of blood,” President Ghani vowed as Kabul mourns 63 dead.