The two committed to stop attacking each other after the worst outbreak of hostilities in years. But the underlying causes remain, analysts warn.
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A Popular Afghan Singer Challenges the Taliban With Song
After living for decades in exile, chased by war and religious bans, Naghma persists in singing to her people.
Overnight Violence Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Threatens a Wider Conflict
Isolated confrontations have intensified over the past week into the sharpest escalation of violence between the two countries in years.
Social Media Restrictions and 2-Day Internet Shutdown Rattle Afghanistan
A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a lifeline.
Social Media Restrictions and 2-Day Internet Shutdown Rattle Afghanistan
A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a lifeline.
Taliban Expand Ties with India, While Accusing Pakistan of Bombing Afghanistan
As it elevates its relationship with India, Afghanistan’s Taliban government is striking a delicate balance in the region.
Pakistan Fights Its Fiercest Taliban Insurgency in a Decade
Pakistan uprooted the Taliban with U.S. help in the 2010s. But the insurgency has resurfaced with assistance from the Afghan Taliban.
Afghan Internet Back After 2-Day Blackout Tied to Taliban
No reason was immediately given for why service resumed after a blackout rare in scope, even for a government that has drastically curtailed individual freedoms.
U.S. Officials See Hostage Release as Promising Sign for Deal With Taliban
The path to any agreement is complex for several reasons, including the Taliban’s demand that a man accused of being a Qaeda operative be released from Guantánamo Bay.
Did a Green Beret Unit Commit One of the Worst U.S. War Crimes in Decades?
In 2012, after a team member was nearly killed, a Special Forces unit went on a rampage that might have been one of the worst war crimes in recent U.S. history.