Afghanistan

  • Apr 8, 2020
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Afghan prisoner swap dispute may be repairable

The Taliban have called off talks with Kabul about an exchange of prisoners

Afghanistan
  • Apr 7, 2020
  • 7 min read

COVID-19 will undermine US foreign ties

A scramble for medical equipment is testing US ties with allies and rivals

United States
  • Apr 6, 2020
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Leader’s arrest will further hurt Afghan Islamic State

The security services says it has captured Islamic State's local leader alive

Afghanistan
  • Apr 2, 2020
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Prisoner swap may be small step in Afghan peace talks

The first direct talks between government and Taliban representatives have covered a reciprocal release of prisoners

Afghanistan
  • Mar 31, 2020
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US deal works for Taliban if not Afghan government

The apparent urgency of removing US forces before November's elections gives the Taliban leeway to fight as well as talk

Afghanistan
  • Mar 24, 2020
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US pressure mounts on squabbling Afghan leaders

The US secretary of state has announced a large cut in aid after rival Afghan leaders refuse to come together

Afghanistan
  • Mar 9, 2020
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Afghan politician's 'inauguration' may be irrevocable

The incumbent president and his main challenger have had themselves sworn in as head of state

Afghanistan
  • Mar 5, 2020
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Afghan Taliban attacks will force US coercion to peace

The US air force has bombed Taliban combatants as they resume fighting despite a peace deal

Afghanistan