Challenge coins are handed out to commemorate American military campaigns. But the trinkets carry different weight when displayed beside tokens from earlier wars that failed.
Tag: Afghanistan
U.S. and Afghan Forces Killed More Civilians Than Taliban Did, Report Finds
Afghan civilian deaths attributed to pro-government forces rose in the first quarter of this year, even as overall civilian casualties dropped, according to the U.N.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: April 12-18
At least 76 pro-government forces and 12 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Peace Conference Derailed as Taliban Object to Afghan Delegation
Taliban resistance to meeting a delegation with a large number of Afghan government officials forced organizers to postpone indefinitely an event seen as crucial to peace efforts.
Kabul Dispatch: ‘Memory Boxes’ Offer Poignant Reminders of Afghan Lives Lost to Violence
Afghan families lovingly preserve the basic belongings of loves ones killed in attacks — sandals, toys — in memory boxes that are expressions of both grief and healing.
Hague Court Abandons Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry
Judges at the International Criminal Court took the action a week after the United States confirmed it had revoked the visa of the court’s chief prosecutor.
Taliban Announce Spring Offensive, Even as Peace Talks Gain Momentum
The U.S. peace envoy called the insurgents’ announcement “reckless,” as the United Nations lifted travel bans on top Taliban leaders to facilitate the negotiations.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: April 5-11
At least 114 pro-government forces and 10 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Afghans Name Council to Ease Logjam on Talks With Taliban
The appointment of senior political leaders to guide negotiators raised hopes for peace talks that are now limited to the Taliban and the U.S.
Taliban Attack Kills Dozens in Afghanistan Despite U.S. Efforts in Peace Talks
At least 30 members of the Afghan security and police forces were killed in the attack, a sign of intensifying spring fighting across the country despite American efforts to reach a peace deal.