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Officials: In policy shift, US open to meeting with Taliban

The United States is open to holding direct talks with the Taliban to encourage negotiations between the militant group and the Afghan government to end 17 years of war, U.S. officials said.

5 years ago

Peace in Afghanistan more elusive as Taliban shrug off talks

With the Taliban shrugging off the Afghan government’s latest offers of a cease-fire and negotiations, peace seems as elusive as it has been for decades in this war-battered country, both for troops on the front lines and for civilians facing frequent attacks.

5 years ago

Afghan president orders end to unilateral ceasefire

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced the end of the government’s unilateral cease-fire and ordered forces to restart their operations across the country.

5 years ago

Why the US military won’t stop Russian and Syrian forces from violating a cease-fire

Syrian regime forces have pushed into rebel territory, violating the de-escalation zone agreement negotiated between the U.S., Russia and Jordan last summer. But the U.S. military will not be stepping in to enforce the failing cease-fire.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Taliban kill 5 Afghan forces days ahead of truce

An Afghan official says the Taliban have attacked a checkpoint in the southern Kandahar province, killing five security forces.

5 years ago

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