United States officials discussed the future of the American military presence in Afghanistan and an offer of a three-month cease-fire, an American diplomat said.
Tag: Afghanistan War (2001- )
At War: In the United States, His Problem Wasn’t the Taliban. It Was Everything Else.
Afghans like Azizullah Sharifi wait years for an answer on their Special Immigrant Visa application. Those who do get approved face a whole new set of problems once they arrive in the United States.
Taliban Appear Ready to Discuss Peace Talks, Except With Afghan Officials
Representatives from the group joined diplomats from the United States and several Asian countries in the United Arab Emirates, but resisted meetings with the Afghan delegation.
Twist in Green Beret’s Extraordinary Story: Trump’s Intervention After Murder Charges
The Army major has admitted shooting an Afghan man believed to be a bomb maker in 2010, in a case that has become a cause among some conservatives.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Dec. 7-13
At least 152 pro-government forces and 11 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
At War: What Happened to this Afghan Prisoner While in the Custody of NATO Troops?
An Afghan commando was arrested and accused of killing a Czech soldier. Hours after being taken into NATO custody, he was dead.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
At least 50 pro-government forces and 14 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
To Feed U.S. Troops, Businessman Violated Iran Sanctions, Charges Say
The federal government charged a Clinton supporter, Abul Huda Farouki of the Anham company, with defrauding it by shipping to Afghanistan through Iran.
U.S. Airstrike Kills Senior Taliban Commander in Afghanistan
Mullah Abdul Manan, who led the Taliban’s brutal campaigns in southern Afghanistan, was killed as American diplomats push the group to join peace talks.
A Generation of Widows, Raising Children Who Will Be Forged by Loss
The war in Afghanistan is disproportionately killing young men, leaving behind women with limited options.