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U.S. War in Afghanistan
Trump Says He Spoke to a Taliban Leader, Had ‘Good Talk’
By Associated Press
The White House provided no additional details about what was said on the call, but the Taliban did.
US, Taliban Sign Historic Deal to Begin Drawdown of American Troops
By Ankit Panda
The Taliban committed to not allow Afghan soil to be used by terrorist groups hostile to the United States in exchange for a withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.
Afghans View US-Taliban Deal With Well-Earned Skepticism
By Associated Press
The deal is expected to be signed in Doha on Saturday.
Afghan Truce Worry: 1 Militant Could Threaten Peace Process
By Associated Press
Can the fragile truce hold? What if one militant with a suicide vest kills dozens in a Kabul market?
US, Taliban to Begin Countdown to Afghan Peace Deal
By Associated Press
There are many uncertainties as an apparent deal is set for settlement this month.
Official Says US, Taliban Reach Afghanistan Truce Agreement
By Associated Press
The commitment to a temporary "reduction in violence" would pave the way for the signing of a formal peace agreement.
What’s the True Human Cost of US Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
War-related deaths get headlines, but the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan have had their human cost, too.
US, Taliban Close to ‘Reduction in Violence’ Agreement
By Associated Press
What’s on offer: a seven-day reduction of violence.
Where Is the Afghan Peace Deal Now?
By Catherine Putz
Is the United States any closer to settling a long-discussed peace deal with the Taliban? Not really, if comments from top diplomats are anything to go by.
Top US Commander Sees Increased Iranian Threat in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie says he is seeing a "worrisome trend" of Iranian malign interference in Afghanistan.
Report: SIGAR Notes Record-High Attack Numbers in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Enemy-initiated attacks in Afghanistan during the fourth quarter of 2019 were the highest for that quarter in any year going back to 2010.
Survey: Nearly Half of Afghans Want US Troops Out After Deal
By Associated Press
Afghans remain divided about whether U.S. and NATO troops should stay after a peace deal -- 46 percent say leave, 33 percent say stay.