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Afghan security inspects the site of a suicide car bombing in Ghor province western of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Oct. 18. 2020.

‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy

A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan's Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.

3 years ago

Marines, Kandahar, 2001

‘Let’s go home’: Afghan war vets torn on US-Taliban deal

Veterans of America’s longest war are finding themselves torn as the U.S. signs a potentially historic peace accord with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

4 years ago

All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal

The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

Two US troops have been killed in Afghanistan

Two U.S. service members were killed while conducting an operation Friday in Afghanistan, U.S. military officials said in a short press release this morning.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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