Afghanistan

  • Aug 18, 2021
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Taliban to decide format and rules of new Afghanistan

The Taliban are bringing in a senior delegation to finalise governing arrangements and hinting at less strict rules

Afghanistan
  • Aug 17, 2021
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Afghan turmoil raises migration fears in Europe

The advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan could lead to a substantial rise in irregular migration

Afghanistan
  • Aug 17, 2021
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Biden's Kabul speech does well at home, less so abroad

Speaking yesterday, President Joe Biden again explained his reasons for ending the US military presence in Afghanistan.

United States
  • Aug 17, 2021
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Iran will cautiously engage with Afghan Taliban rule

The situation across the border presents historical and current challenges for the Islamic Republic

Iran
  • Aug 17, 2021
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Russia claims success in its Taliban engagement

Taliban negotiators are talking to Afghan politicians as Russia sees itself as an early mover on engagement

Afghanistan
  • Aug 16, 2021
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Afghan Taliban draw breath as they decide how to rule

The Taliban have captured Kabul unopposed but have yet to declare a government

Afghanistan
  • Aug 16, 2021
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Afghan fall strengthens Biden's conviction on leaving

The White House faced wide criticism yesterday as US media coverage likened the Afghan collapse to the fall of Saigon

United States
  • Aug 13, 2021
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Afghan elite wavers in face of Taliban onslaught

The Taliban have taken 13 provincial centres in a week and there is no indication their advance can be slowed

Afghanistan