Starting in the spring, the Taliban negotiated wholesale surrenders and seized roadways and weapons, handing them vital propaganda victories and freedom to move quickly to the next opportunity.
Author: DAVID ZUCCHINO
The War in Afghanistan: How It Started and How It Is Ending
Just as the United States was set to withdraw its military from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war, the Taliban took over Kabul, the country’s capital.
Afghan Civilian Casualties Soared After Peace Talks’ Start
Fighting intensified in the last quarter of 2020, after talks between the Afghan government and Taliban began. Before then, it had been a less deadly year than before.
From Victims to Superwomen: Honoring Female Strength in Afghanistan
An exhibit in Kabul, Afghanistan, celebrates the achievements of ancient and modern women from Afghanistan and the region amid fears of a Taliban return to power.
A Country Where Driving Makes You a Target
Afghanistan’s highways are prime killing fields, with travelers dying in roadside bombings, ambushes and airstrikes.
Two Americans Killed in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
The U.S. military in Kabul said preliminary reports indicate the crash was not caused by enemy fire.
Captives or Defectors? Taliban Fighters Tell Conflicting Tales
The simple idea of insurgency versus government proves much more complex when dozens of detained fighters tell their stories in a remote corner of Afghanistan.
Afghans Glad Trump Stopped Taliban Talks, Even if They Doubt His Explanation
What jarred many Afghans was how a single attack and the death of one American, cited by Mr. Trump, could have upended 10 months of negotiations.
After Bombing, Afghans Demand That Foreigners Leave Their Neighborhood
Kabul residents staged a raucous protest on Tuesday, calling for the target of a deadly attack — a compound for foreigners — to be shut down.
Amid Rising Violence and Taliban Peace Talks, Afghan Campaign Begins
The presidential campaign began in Afghanistan, overshadowed — and perhaps threatened by — a possible peace deal with the militants.