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US deal ‘stipulates formation of inclusive Islamic govt’: Taliban
The Taliban has stated that the agreement signed between the group and the US in February last year stipulates the formation of an inclusive Islamic government in Afghanistan and the dissolution of the current administration.
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Taliban Expect 7,000 Prisoner Release by Mid-December: Wilson
KABUL, Afghanistan – US Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson in a chat with reporters Sunday said the Taliban is expecting release of thousands of their prisoners by mid-December under an agreement signed with United States.
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Afghan pilot told to rejoin air force or leave US protection
An Afghan major under US protection at an American base fears he could be in danger of being killed by the Taliban after being given an ultimatum following the Pentagon’s reversal on its asylum decision.
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International Community Concerned over Threat Posed by Terrorism to Afghanistan & region
The International community along with the government of Afghanistan expressed deep concern about the threat posed by terror groups including ISIL, Al-Qaeda and others to Afghanistan and the region, said the participants of 2020 Afghanistan Conference.
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Biden team still to review US-Taliban deal: Blinken
Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the State Department, indicated to Congress Tuesday that the incoming president’s team will look closely at what’s already been negotiated with the Taliban.
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Civil Institutions Call For Justice For Victims Of School Attack in Kabul
The terrorist attack on the Sayed ul-Shuhada school in western Kabul has been vehemently condemned by a joint working group of civil society organizations, which called it a war crime.
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US State Dept reiterates Istanbul was not meant to replace Doha talks
The US State Department’s spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday night that the Istanbul Conference was never meant to replace the Doha talks but rather it was part of a broader diplomatic effort to secure a political settlement.
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‘No Pause’ in UN Efforts for Afghan Peace Negotiations: Lyons
Kabul (BNA) The UN envoy for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons on Thursday concluded several days of consultations in Doha with Afghan parties and international partners about “the best way forward to strengthen and add impetus to intra-Afghan peace negotiations,” UNAMA tweeted on Thursday.
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Sanders Dubs Fakhrizadeh Assassination ‘Irrational, Provocative’
US politician and senator Bernie Sanders tweeted that the assassination of Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was “irrational, provocative and illegal.”
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US Closes 10 Bases Around Afghanistan: Report
The US has closed at least 10 bases across Afghanistan since the signing of a deal with the Taliban in February, Afghan and US officials told the Washington Post.
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330% of Civilian Casualties Blamed on Trump Administration: Report
American President Donald Trump’s decision in 2017 to loosen military rules of engagement in Afghanistan, the rules that were meant to protect civilians took a sharp turn to an increase in the civilian casualties.
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Ghani Discusses Afghan Peace, Women’s Rights with Nancy Pelosi
President Ashraf Ghani attended a video conference with the Speaker of the US Congress and a number of members of the US House of Representatives.
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Indian Officials Engaged In Talks With Taliban: Senior Qatari Diplomat
A senior Qatari diplomat, involved in the Afghan peace process, said on Monday that Indian officials were engaged in talks with the Taliban.
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Pentagon Says Taliban’s Advancement In Afghanistan ‘Concerning’
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby on Friday described the Taliban’s “concerning” advancement in Afghanistan as the US military pulls troops out of the country after 20 years. Government officials on Friday dismissed the Taliban’s claim that it had taken control of 85% of territory in Afghanistan, saying it was part of a propaganda campaign
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Top secret UK military documents about Afghanistan found at bus stop
Classified UK Ministry of Defense documents containing details about HMS Defender and the British military in Afghanistan have been found at a bus stop in Kent in the United Kingdom, the BBC reported.
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US, NATO failed to bring peace, security to Afghanistan despite 20-year presence: Taliban FM
Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says the United States and NATO failed to bring peace and security to Afghanistan despite their presence in the country for two decades.
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US-trained Afghan soldiers & spies joining ISIS terrorists to ‘resist’ Taliban – reports
The Taliban has long accused Washington of funding ISIS, and now they’re indirectly right, as a growing number of US-trained Afghan soldiers and intelligence officials are joining the terrorist group’s ranks to fight the Taliban.
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US envoy, Gen. Bajwa discuss security in Afghanistan
A senior American diplomat and the Pakistan army chief have exchanged views on the security situation in Afghanistan.
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Qatar refuses ‘responsibility’ for Kabul airport without Taliban
Qatar says it will not take responsibility for Kabul airport without “clear” agreements with all parties involved, including the Taliban, about its operations.
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Five million more Afghans will need help in 2021: UN
Senior humanitarian affairs official says 16 million people need help due to pandemic, increased conflict and displacement.
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US Delegation To Visit Turkey For Afghanistan Talks
A US delegation is due to arrive in Turkey this week, the Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday, as Washington and Ankara look to put the finishing touches on a deal that would give Turkish authorities a senior role in overseeing the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
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NATO chief says ‘no guarantee of success’ in Afghanistan
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this week there is no guarantee of success in Afghanistan but that the organization will meet with incoming US President Joe Biden’s team in February in order to make a decision on whether to stay in the country or withdraw all its troops.
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Blinken confirms Khalilzad to stay on as US peace envoy
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Wednesday night that the Biden administration will retain the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad – who has for the past two years been the driving force behind the Afghan peace process.
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Will Taliban play the role of US’s proxy group?
A notable number of Afghan towns’ fall into the hands of the Taliban has given rise to many discussions on the international and regional levels, including in Iran. The main question here is what will be the fate of Afghanistan as a result of these developments, which majorly have military-security precedence to them. Are these developments going to be followed by formation of a “powerful religious administration” or are they going to initiate a more anarchical security situation and further disintegration of the pillars of Afghanistan’s social system? Paying attention to the following matters is important to answering this question:
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Afghan pilots flown out of Tajikistan
The United States has finally flown out the US-trained Afghan pilots who were stranded in limbo in Tajikistan for nearly three months after they had escaped Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover on August 15.
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Abdullah Urges Taliban To Engage In Peace Talks
Abdullah Abdullah, head of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), in an address to Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on Friday called on the Taliban to engage in talks, reiterating that there is a “real opportunity” for peace in the country that should be utilized.
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Ghani meets with leading politicians to discuss peace process
President Ashraf Ghani met with the country’s political and jihadi leaders on Monday morning who stressed that the peace process is a priority for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and that “all further steps in this process, will be taken with the necessary understanding and consensus.”
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Half of Afghans in need of humanitarian aid: EU commissioner
The European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič said on Wednesday half of Afghans need humanitarian aid but rising violence is preventing deliveries.
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