The peace agreement has left American veterans with mixed feelings — relief that U.S. forces are coming home and uncertainty about what the deal means for the Afghan people.
Tag: Afghan National Security Forces
Taliban Ramp Up Attacks on Afghans After Trump Says ‘No Violence’
Deadly assaults against Afghan forces have increased since the U.S. and Taliban signed a deal to end their war. Afghans worry about the ambiguity of the Taliban’s promises.
Afghanistan War Enters New Stage as U.S. Military Prepares to Exit
The deal signed on Saturday could have the United States conducting strikes to aid old enemies like the Taliban — or lead to a complete withdrawal from the country.
Scarred and Weary, an Afghan Force Wonders: What Is Peace?
A truce is prompting introspection. “Who is it on the other side?” mused a 15-year veteran of intimate warfare. “They are not even from a different district.”
Two American Soldiers Killed in Shootout With Afghan Forces
Six American service members were wounded, a spokesman for the U.S. military said. He said a person in an Afghan uniform appeared to have opened fire.
Afghan War Casualty Report: February 2020
At least 23 pro-government forces and seven civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
NATO Eyes Troop Reductions in Afghanistan as U.S. Draws Down
The Trump administration’s decision to eventually withdraw several thousand troops from America’s longest war has triggered a debate within the 29-country alliance.
Taliban’s Continued Attacks Show Limits of U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
The number of attacks, detailed in a quarterly inspector general report, highlights once more the disparity between talking points and the reality on the ground.
U.S. Military Plane Crashed in Afghanistan, Officials Confirm
After hours of confusion, the United States military said there was no indication that enemy fire had caused the aircraft to crash in Taliban territory.
Girl and Her Father Are Killed by Afghan Forces
The girl was shot dead in southern Afghanistan, and when her father took her body to a military base to ask for justice, he was killed.