As the Americans negotiate with the Taliban directly, they are shunning Afghanistan’s national security adviser — and perhaps the president as well.
Author: ROD NORDLAND and MUJIB MASHAL
News Analysis: With U.S. and Taliban in Talks, Afghans Fear They Could End Up Trampled
There are concerns in Afghanistan’s government that the Americans could be headed for a separate deal with the Taliban, if that is what it takes to get their troops out.
U.S. and Taliban Edge Toward Deal to End America’s Longest War
Six days of peace talks that wrapped up Saturday were the most serious negotiations yet to make way for an American troop withdrawal and an end to the 17-year war.
U.S. and Taliban Make Headway in Talks for Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Negotiators are making headway on an agreement in which the U.S. would withdraw its forces and the Taliban would pledge not to offer a haven to terrorists.
At Least 55 Killed in Bombing of Afghan Religious Gathering
A suicide bomber targeted a ceremony at a wedding hall near Kabul’s international airport, wounding or killing more than 151 people.