The insurgents were resisting a grand plan for finalizing and announcing the deal, which would have brought them to Camp David along with Afghan president.
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U.S. Deal With Taliban Meets Afghan Resistance as Violence Intensifies
Officials say the deal lacks protections to ensure the Taliban keep their promises. “The people of Afghanistan have been bitten by this snake before.”
To Start Afghan Withdrawal, U.S. Would Pull 5,400 Troops in 135 Days
The lead American negotiator has told Afghan leaders that an agreement has been finalized “in principle” with the Taliban. It still needs approval from President Trump.
Taliban Peace Talks Cast Uncertainty on Presidential Vote
Afghanistan’s election is weeks away. But with many fearing it could disrupt peace negotiations, there’s doubt that it will be held at all.
In Afghanistan, the Endgame Demands a Difficult Balancing Act in a Region on Edge
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan — not to mention the interests of China, Iran and Russia — are complicating American peace talks with the Taliban that are already filled with suspicion.
Confusion Over Afghan-Taliban Talks Further Complicates Peace Process
The Afghan government’s announcement of direct negotiations with the Taliban in two weeks was rejected by the insurgents, casting uncertainty over a stalled process.
As U.S. And Taliban Resume Talks, More Deadly Attacks in Afghanistan
American and Taliban officials, in a seventh round of talks in Qatar, hope a breakthrough can lead to direct negotiations between Afghans over their political future.
Afghan Forces Hit With Wave of Attacks on Eve of Taliban Talks
The violence came as Afghan politicians and Taliban members prepared to celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations with Russia, and to speak informally.
Afghans Name Council to Ease Logjam on Talks With Taliban
The appointment of senior political leaders to guide negotiators raised hopes for peace talks that are now limited to the Taliban and the U.S.
Afghan National Security Chief Is Sidelined in His Own War
As the Americans negotiate with the Taliban directly, they are shunning Afghanistan’s national security adviser — and perhaps the president as well.