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Tag: Afghanistan War (2001- )
Fleeing Afghanistan, U.S. Allies Risk Journey Through Darién Gap
For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long, dangerous search for safety.
Taliban Kill Head of ISIS Cell That Bombed Kabul Airport
Thirteen U.S. service members and scores of Afghan civilians died in the bombing as the United States was evacuating in August 2021.
Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban
The special inspector general for Afghanistan’s reconstruction accused the Biden administration of blocking his efforts to track assistance.
In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline
Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair.
Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Admits Flaws in Afghanistan Withdrawal
Plus China and France call for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and India scrubs its textbooks.
U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuation Should Have Started Sooner
President Biden’s decision to end a 20-year war in August 2021 led to the swift collapse of the Afghan government and military. His administration has placed heavy blame on his predecessor.
G.O.P. Inquiry on Afghan Withdrawal Opens With Searing Witness Accounts
The first House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan featured emotional and graphic testimony from two American service members who lived through it.
Militants Wage Deadly Battle in Karachi Police Headquarters
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault, the latest in a string of attacks from the group that have shaken many Pakistanis’ sense of security in recent months.
As Taliban Settle In, Kabul’s Green Zone Comes Back to Life
Walking down its streets a year ago was like wandering into the modern ruins of another empire come and gone from Afghanistan. Now, the Taliban have adopted the former diplomatic enclave as their own.