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Tag: Haqqani Network

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U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials

March 24, 2025March 25, 2025Christina GoldbaumComments Off on U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials

The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.

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Explosion in Afghanistan Kills Minister in Highest-Profile Blast Since Taliban’s Return

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024The Associated PressComments Off on Explosion in Afghanistan Kills Minister in Highest-Profile Blast Since Taliban’s Return

The government accused the Islamic State of being behind the attack, which struck at the heart of the Taliban’s power structure after years of essentially unchallenged dominance.

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What We Learned Talking to the Taliban’s Most Fearsome Leader

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Christina GoldbaumComments Off on What We Learned Talking to the Taliban’s Most Fearsome Leader

Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has a $10 million American bounty on his head, is now positioning himself as a figure of relative moderation.

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Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Christina GoldbaumComments Off on Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?

Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed.

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How the C.I.A. Tracked Ayman al-Zawahri, the Leader of Al Qaeda

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022JULIAN E. BARNES and ERIC SCHMITTComments Off on How the C.I.A. Tracked Ayman al-Zawahri, the Leader of Al Qaeda

The U.S. search for Ayman al-Zawahri had spanned decades. His presence on a balcony at a safe house in Kabul presented an opportunity to strike.

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Taliban Free 2 Westerners Working for U.N., Days After Quiet Detention

February 11, 2022February 12, 2022CARLOTTA GALLComments Off on Taliban Free 2 Westerners Working for U.N., Days After Quiet Detention

The issue of detentions and disappearances has put a new spotlight on the Taliban’s promises to improve their human rights record under the weight of international sanctions.

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As Humanitarian Disaster Looms, U.S. Opens Door for More Afghanistan Aid

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021Michael Crowley and Alan RappeportComments Off on As Humanitarian Disaster Looms, U.S. Opens Door for More Afghanistan Aid

The Treasury Department and the United Nations offered new protection for aid from sanctions meant to pressure the Taliban.

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Your Friday Briefing

November 25, 2021Amelia NierenbergComments Off on Your Friday Briefing

A French rush for boosters.

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Pakistan Madrasa Taught Afghanistan’s Taliban Leaders

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021Zia ur-RehmanComments Off on Pakistan Madrasa Taught Afghanistan’s Taliban Leaders

Darul Uloom Haqqania in Pakistan argues that the madrasa and its graduates have changed. Some worry they could be the source of new radicalism.

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The Taliban’s Leadership, Explained: Who Are They?

September 7, 2021September 8, 2021Douglas SchorzmanComments Off on The Taliban’s Leadership, Explained: Who Are They?

Many of the acting cabinet ministers appointed Tuesday have played similar roles within the Taliban for years, but there were some surprises.

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