If the Taliban fulfill a promise to reduce violence, the United States would then sign a deal that would begin the gradual withdrawal of American troops.
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Afghan Votes Will Be Audited, Extending Monthslong Election Crisis
The dispute over the outcome of September’s presidential race is playing out while sensitive peace talks take place between the U.S. and the Taliban.
Violence Must Stop Before Afghanistan Peace Agreement, Pompeo Says
“What we are demanding now is demonstrable evidence of their will and capacity to reduce violence,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said of the latest negotiations.
Afghanistan Is Ready for Major U.S. Troop Reduction, Ghani Says
The Afghan leader said he had told President Trump that the United States could withdraw a third of its troops, even as a peace deal with Taliban remains elusive.
The Atheist Preacher. The Thorn in Beijing’s Side. The Mayor Awaiting Her Murder.
In 2019, The Saturday Profile discovered dozens of artists, activists, entrepreneurs and others whose unheralded efforts are making a difference on six continents. Here are three of our favorites.
Afghan President Leads in Disputed Vote as Opposition Protests
Long-delayed initial results of the September election show President Ashraf Ghani leading with a slight majority of the vote.
Afghan Warlord Escapes Arrest as Troops Turn City into War Zone
Afghan leaders sent combat forces to capture a belligerent warlord, but many critics believed the deadly raid was a political stunt gone awry.
A Bitter Election Dispute Sends Afghanistan Back to the Brink
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.
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.
U.S. Envoy Says Afghans Coerced Retraction of Rape Allegations
Ambassador John R. Bass says the Afghan spy agency used “Soviet-style tactics.”