Hamdullah Mohib, the Afghan national security adviser, said that negotiations were “increasing the legitimacy of the Taliban” and “decreasing the legitimacy of the Afghan government.”
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A Taliban Leader, Eyeing U.S. Peace Deal, Speaks to Afghans’ Fears
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who is leading the insurgents’ talks with the Americans, promised “respect” and “mercy” amid worries about a Taliban return to power.
Afghan Army Base Is Wiped Out by U.S. Airstrikes, Officials Say
The airstrikes came after a firefight broke out between Afghan and American forces, officials said. At least 16 Afghans were either killed or hurt.
2 Weeks of U.S.-Taliban Talks End With ‘Progress’ but No Breakthrough
American officials said they were close to an agreement on preventing terrorist attacks launched from Afghanistan, but that progress on a timeline for troop withdrawal had been slow.
Taliban Wipe Out an Afghan Army Company While Talking Peace With the U.S.
In a large-scale attack in western Afghanistan, the Taliban killed 16 soldiers and captured 40, even as their negotiators met with American envoys in Qatar.
At War: 40 Stories From Women About Life in the Military
Servicewomen and veterans share the stories that have stayed with them from their time in the military.
U.S. Peace Talks With Taliban Trip Over a Big Question: What Is Terrorism?
In exchange for a troop withdrawal, the United States wants a commitment that Afghan soil will never be used to launch terrorist attacks. The Taliban have said terrorism has no universal definition.
16 Civilians Are Killed in Attack on Construction Company in Afghanistan
The construction company is near an airport where American and Afghan forces are stationed.
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.