As U.S. diplomats and Taliban officials remained locked in a fifth day of talks, the insurgents announced that a founding member would lead their delegation.
Tag: Afghanistan
At War: The Relics of War Left Behind in an Afghan Clinic
In this week’s newsletter: A look at Ross McDonnell’s photographs of homemade prosthetics, on display in I.C.R.C.’s orthopedic clinic in eastern Afghanistan.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 18-24
At least 90 pro-government forces and 21 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
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.
Quiet ‘Hero’ Marks 30 Years Restoring Limbs, and Dignity, in War
An Italian physiotherapist, Alberto Cairo, has spent three decades in Afghanistan leading centers that have treated tens of thousands of disabled people.
Second American Killed in Afghanistan Since Start of Year
A brief statement from the American-led military mission in Afghanistan said the incident was under investigation and provided no further details.
After Deadly Assault on Afghan Base, Taliban Sit for Talks With U.S. Diplomats
At least 40 Afghans working for the country’s intelligence agency were killed in a militant assault on their base in Wardak Province, one of the single deadliest such attacks in 17 years of war.
Afghan Presidential Race Takes Shape as Ghani’s Challengers Emerge
Several former officials will try to unseat President Ashraf Ghani in July, amid fears that another fraud-marred election could further destabilize the country.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 11-17
At least 62 pro-government forces and three civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Deadly Bombing in Afghan Capital Is Claimed by Taliban
The blast Monday, which was heard across Kabul, killed at least four people and wounded 90. The militants said the target was a compound where foreigners lived.