Abdullah Abdullah, a three-time contender for the presidency, is again at the center of an electoral crisis. This time, he insists he won’t compromise.
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Taliban Attack U.S. Base in Afghanistan as Negotiators Talk Peace
At least two civilians were killed and 73 others wounded in a car bombing and subsequent assault at Bagram Air Base.
Documents Reveal U.S. Officials Misled Public on War in Afghanistan
The documents, obtained by The Washington Post, paint a stark picture of missteps and failures in the American effort to pacify and rebuild the country.
Key Takeaways in Newly Released Documents Detailing Failures of War in Afghanistan
Some of the findings were already known. But they are sure to fuel a debate over when, and how, to end the American-led war.
Afghan War Casualty Report: December 2019
At least 57 pro-government forces and 27 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
Afghanistan Needs Billions in Aid Even After a Peace Deal, World Bank Says
Analysts say that American hopes for a quick deal and then slashed spending could lead to a collapse after 18 years of international aid created an unsustainable economy.
‘He Showed Us Life’: Japanese Doctor Who Brought Water to Afghans Is Killed
Tetsu Nakamura, 73, arrived in Afghanistan in the 1980s to treat leprosy. But he changed many more lives with the canal-building techniques he brought from his native Japan.
ISIS Is Losing Afghan Territory. That Means Little for Its Victims.
Offensives against the Islamic State’s Afghan branch have brought it down to several hundred fighters, officials say. But they warn that the group’s cruelty is still a threat.
U.S. Drone Killed Afghan Civilians, Officials Say
The strike on a car killed all five onboard, including a woman who had given birth hours before, relatives and officials said.
In Afghanistan, Trump Creates Confusion Over U.S. Policy on Taliban
The president said stalled talks with the militant group were back on and called for a cease-fire — something his negotiators had deemed unrealistic.