The construction company is near an airport where American and Afghan forces are stationed.
Tag: Afghanistan War (2001- )
Homes Lost and Lives Trampled, Rural Afghans Urgently Want Peace
Desperate for any sort of truce, many of those displaced by fighting already lack the basic rights that urban elites fear will be lost in a deal with the Taliban.
Taliban Target Key Afghan Base on Eve of Peace Talks
The major attack comes as American and Taliban negotiators prepared to resume peace talks in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday after a two-day recess.
U.S. and Taliban Talks Progress Despite Attacks and Regional Tensions
Officials involved in the talks expressed optimism in Qatar, where small groups are hashing out details on issues like American troop withdrawal and Taliban guarantees on preventing terrorism.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Feb. 22-28
At least 28 pro-government forces and one civilian were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
700 Afghan Women Have a Message: Don’t Sell Us Out to the Taliban
It was a rare sight, even after 18 years of progress in Afghanistan: a conference in Kabul where women discussed a potential peace deal with the Taliban.
This May Be the World’s Deadliest Job. But There’s ‘No Choice Except to Join.’
Afghan Army and police salaries support extended families, even entire villages, but at a staggering price in lives. Some worry that peace could have its own cost.
U.S. and Taliban Begin Highest-Level Talks Yet on Ending Afghan War
Diplomats began discussing details of an agreement, even as the U.S. was still trying to persuade the insurgents to meet with the Afghan government.
Amid Afghan Peace Talks, U.N. Reports Record Civilian Deaths in 2018
According to a report, last year was the single deadliest for Afghan civilians since the United Nations began documenting casualties a decade ago.
Taliban Deputy Chief Arrives in Qatar for Talks With U.S.
The arrival of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s political chief, was the latest sign that talks with Americans had reached a crucial stage.