The most significant contact between insurgents and Afghan politicians was informal at best as the government was absent, but the Taliban offered some clarity on their positions.
Tag: Afghanistan
In Moscow, Afghan Peace Talks Without the Afghan Government
The Taliban broached their views on women’s rights at a meeting with Afghan officials. But President Ashraf Ghani remained sidelined from talks.
Taliban to Meet Afghan Politicians (but Not Ghani) in Moscow
President Ashraf Ghani’s Afghan government has been shut out of the insurgents’ peace talks with the United States, and the meeting in Russia could undermine him further.
At War: The Truth Behind a Vietnam War Airstrike Uncovered
In this week’s At War newsletter: An investigative report obtained by The Times reveals new details about one of the Vietnam War’s worst friendly-fire incidents.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 25-31
At least 51 pro-government forces and eight civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Afghan Government Control Over Country Falters, U.S. Report Says
The Afghan government’s control of its country declined last year, in terms of both territory and population, according to a United States government report.
To Slow U.S. Exit, Afghan Leader Offers Trump a Cost Reduction
A letter from President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan to President Trump is among the strongest signs yet that Mr. Ghani is worried about an American withdrawal.
Our Dreams of Peace: Envisioning an End to War in Afghanistan
Two New York Times reporters from Afghanistan find themselves suddenly dreaming of what they will do if peace comes — as are their friends, and even some Taliban.
White House Memo: Why Did Soviets Invade Afghanistan? Documents Offer History Lesson for Trump
President Trump claimed the Soviet Union went to war in 1979 to battle terrorists. But a newly published cable underscores Moscow’s fear that Afghanistan would switch loyalties to the West.
News Analysis: With U.S. and Taliban in Talks, Afghans Fear They Could End Up Trampled
There are concerns in Afghanistan’s government that the Americans could be headed for a separate deal with the Taliban, if that is what it takes to get their troops out.