Latest "taliban peace talks" stories

Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region

The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.

3 years ago

Fear of Taliban conquering Kabul are overblown, says US envoy to Afghanistan

Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington’s special envoy to Afghanistan, argued that the Taliban have reason not to push for a military victory and instead pursue a negotiated political settlement.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Biden seems ready to extend US troop presence in Afghanistan

Biden has inched so close to the deadline that his indecision amounts almost to a decision to put off, at least for a number of months, a pullout of the remaining 2,500 troops.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Taliban attacks increased in Afghan capital, report says

The report comes as the Biden administration plans to take a new look at the peace agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban signed last February under President Donald Trump.

3 years ago

Iran, Taliban officials say US pushing war in Afghanistan

Iranian and Taliban officials met in Tehran on Wednesday and accused the U.S. of provoking the continuation of war in Afghanistan, Iranian State TV reported.

3 years ago

Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks

The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.

3 years ago