The U.S. has agreed to gradually pull troops from Afghanistan, in exchange for the Taliban’s promise not to let terrorists return. A difficult process lies ahead.
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Scarred and Weary, an Afghan Force Wonders: What Is Peace?
A truce is prompting introspection. “Who is it on the other side?” mused a 15-year veteran of intimate warfare. “They are not even from a different district.”
Countdown Begins to Possible End of U.S. War in Afghanistan
A partial truce beginning early Saturday is a first step toward signing a deal to withdraw American troops. But bitter conflict within the Afghan government clouds prospects for a lasting peace.
Iran Remains on Antiterrorism Blacklist, Continuing Sanctions
The Financial Action Task Force said Iran would stay on its blacklist, and called on member states to sanction the country.
Ghani Named Afghan Election Winner. His Opponent Claims Victory, Too.
After a five-month dispute over the vote, President Ashraf Ghani won a second term. But a parallel declaration by a main rival threatens a crisis ahead of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal.
U.S. and Taliban Agree to Reduce Violence, in First Step To Peace Deal
American negotiators had insisted on a decline in hostilities — though not a complete cease-fire — before signing an agreement with the Taliban.
A U.S.-Taliban Deal Hinges on Reducing Violence. It Might Work Like This.
As a start, all sides are supposed to halt attacks for one week — mostly. It’s not a full cease-fire, and even then it may be difficult to do.
Trump Gives Conditional Go Ahead on Peace Deal With Taliban, Officials Say
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.
Two American Soldiers Killed in Shootout With Afghan Forces
Six American service members were wounded, a spokesman for the U.S. military said. He said a person in an Afghan uniform appeared to have opened fire.
Taliban Militant Flees Prison, Claiming Deal With Pakistani Security Forces
His claims of a secret deal come at a sensitive time for the government, which is under international pressure to cut ties with terror groups.