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Afghan Deal Struck In Doha Over Months Crashed After Ashraf Ghani Fled
The weeks leading up to Kabul's collapse saw a flurry of diplomatic activity by US and its allies in Qatar aimed at heading off exactly chaotic scenes in Afghan capital that have so horrified the world and put Joe Biden's presidency on defensive.
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Taliban Surge Poses "Existential Crisis" For Afghan Government: US Watchdog
The Afghan government faces an "existential crisis" after the Taliban doubled their attacks following the February 2020 US deal with the insurgents, a watchdog report said Thursday.
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Joe Biden Likely To Be Pragmatic In Dealing With Pakistan: Ex-Diplomat
The Biden administration is likely to be pragmatic in its dealings with Pakistan, pressing Islamabad to act on terrorism related issues and support America's endeavours for peace in Afghanistan, according to a former top Pakistani diplomat.
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Afghanistan Frees Taliban Prisoners Except "Few" Opposed By Foreign Nations
The Afghan government said Thursday it had released 400 Taliban prisoners under an exchange deal with the terrorists, except for "a few" opposed by foreign nations, and expected peace negotiations to start soon.
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Afghanistan To Release 1,500 Taliban Prisoners From Jails: Decree
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in coming days to pave the way for direct talks with the hardline insurgent group that are aimed at ending the 18-year-long war in Afghanistan, according to a copy of the decree seen by Reuters.
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US Begins Troops Withdrawal From Afghanistan 10 Days After Taliban Deal
The US military has begun withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan as part of a pullout agreed in the February 29 peace agreement with the Taliban, a Pentagon official said Monday.
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Afghan President Rejects Demand To Free 5,000 Taliban Prisoners After Peace Deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rejected a Taliban demand for the release of 5,000 prisoners as a condition for talks with the Afghan government and civilians, included in a deal between the United States and the Taliban group.
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"Support For Peace": India On Landmark US-Taliban Deal
In a reaction to the much-awaited peace deal between the US and the Taliban, India on Saturday said its consistent policy has been to support all opportunities that can bring peace, security and stability in Afghanistan and ensure end of terrorism.
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US Signs Peace Deal With Taliban, To Withdraw Forces Within 14 Months
The United States signed a landmark deal with the Taliban on Saturday, laying out a timetable for a full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan within 14 months as it seeks an exit from its longest-ever war.
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Days After Trump Visit, India To Attend US-Taliban Peace Deal Event Today
19 years after it deployed troops in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 terror attacks, the US is set to sign a deal with the Taliban today. India will attend the landmark signing event of the long-sought peace deal between the US and the Taliban as an "observer".
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US To Sign Agreement With Taliban, Mike Pompeo To Attend Deal: Trump
The United States will sign an agreement with the Taliban as part of its efforts to bring lasting peace in war-torn Afghanistan, President Donald Trump announced on Friday.
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Foreign Secretary Travels To Kabul Ahead Of Signing Of US, Taliban Peace Deal
A day ahead of the signing of a landmark peace deal between the US and the Taliban, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday travelled to Kabul and conveyed India's unstinted support to a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.
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Taliban Says "Americans Will Suffer More" For Cancelling Talks
The Taliban on Sunday said US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to cancel peace talks would lead to fresh losses to American lives in Afghanistan at a time when the insurgent group was ready to finalise a deal to end the war.
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India Says Backs Deal Which Leaves No Space For Terrorists In Afghanistan
As the US and the Taliban close in on a deal, India on Monday said it has always supported a peace settlement in Afghanistan which will ensure stability and not leave ungoverned spaces for terrorists or their proxies to take advantage of.
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Taliban Attack Afghan City Of Kunduz Amid Peace Talks With US
Taliban forces attacked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, Afghan and Taliban officials said, even as the United States and the hardline Islamist group seem close to finalizing a deal for the withdrawal of American troops.
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Afghan Deal Struck In Doha Over Months Crashed After Ashraf Ghani Fled
The weeks leading up to Kabul's collapse saw a flurry of diplomatic activity by US and its allies in Qatar aimed at heading off exactly chaotic scenes in Afghan capital that have so horrified the world and put Joe Biden's presidency on defensive.
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Taliban Surge Poses "Existential Crisis" For Afghan Government: US Watchdog
The Afghan government faces an "existential crisis" after the Taliban doubled their attacks following the February 2020 US deal with the insurgents, a watchdog report said Thursday.
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Joe Biden Likely To Be Pragmatic In Dealing With Pakistan: Ex-Diplomat
The Biden administration is likely to be pragmatic in its dealings with Pakistan, pressing Islamabad to act on terrorism related issues and support America's endeavours for peace in Afghanistan, according to a former top Pakistani diplomat.
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Afghanistan Frees Taliban Prisoners Except "Few" Opposed By Foreign Nations
The Afghan government said Thursday it had released 400 Taliban prisoners under an exchange deal with the terrorists, except for "a few" opposed by foreign nations, and expected peace negotiations to start soon.
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Afghanistan To Release 1,500 Taliban Prisoners From Jails: Decree
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in coming days to pave the way for direct talks with the hardline insurgent group that are aimed at ending the 18-year-long war in Afghanistan, according to a copy of the decree seen by Reuters.
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US Begins Troops Withdrawal From Afghanistan 10 Days After Taliban Deal
The US military has begun withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan as part of a pullout agreed in the February 29 peace agreement with the Taliban, a Pentagon official said Monday.
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Afghan President Rejects Demand To Free 5,000 Taliban Prisoners After Peace Deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rejected a Taliban demand for the release of 5,000 prisoners as a condition for talks with the Afghan government and civilians, included in a deal between the United States and the Taliban group.
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"Support For Peace": India On Landmark US-Taliban Deal
In a reaction to the much-awaited peace deal between the US and the Taliban, India on Saturday said its consistent policy has been to support all opportunities that can bring peace, security and stability in Afghanistan and ensure end of terrorism.
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US Signs Peace Deal With Taliban, To Withdraw Forces Within 14 Months
The United States signed a landmark deal with the Taliban on Saturday, laying out a timetable for a full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan within 14 months as it seeks an exit from its longest-ever war.
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Days After Trump Visit, India To Attend US-Taliban Peace Deal Event Today
19 years after it deployed troops in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 terror attacks, the US is set to sign a deal with the Taliban today. India will attend the landmark signing event of the long-sought peace deal between the US and the Taliban as an "observer".
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US To Sign Agreement With Taliban, Mike Pompeo To Attend Deal: Trump
The United States will sign an agreement with the Taliban as part of its efforts to bring lasting peace in war-torn Afghanistan, President Donald Trump announced on Friday.
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Foreign Secretary Travels To Kabul Ahead Of Signing Of US, Taliban Peace Deal
A day ahead of the signing of a landmark peace deal between the US and the Taliban, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday travelled to Kabul and conveyed India's unstinted support to a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.
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Taliban Says "Americans Will Suffer More" For Cancelling Talks
The Taliban on Sunday said US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to cancel peace talks would lead to fresh losses to American lives in Afghanistan at a time when the insurgent group was ready to finalise a deal to end the war.
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India Says Backs Deal Which Leaves No Space For Terrorists In Afghanistan
As the US and the Taliban close in on a deal, India on Monday said it has always supported a peace settlement in Afghanistan which will ensure stability and not leave ungoverned spaces for terrorists or their proxies to take advantage of.
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Taliban Attack Afghan City Of Kunduz Amid Peace Talks With US
Taliban forces attacked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, Afghan and Taliban officials said, even as the United States and the hardline Islamist group seem close to finalizing a deal for the withdrawal of American troops.
