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Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 12:46 PM IST

Taliban warns govt against attacks on released prisoners going home

Ahead of an upcoming release of Taliban detainees held in Afghan prisons, the insurgent group warned the government in Kabul on Tuesday against any attacks on those released

Taliban warns govt against attacks on released prisoners going home
Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 7:20 PM IST

Taliban protests as Afghanistan government releases another 100 insurgents

The administration of President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday released 100 low-risk Taliban prisoners who had vowed never to return to the battlefield

Taliban protests as Afghanistan government releases another 100 insurgents
Updated On : 09 Apr 2020 | 4:13 PM IST

US to cut $1 bn in aid to Afghanistan after Pompeo's unannounced visit

According to Associated Press, the Trump administration further threatened further reductions in all forms of cooperation after the country's rival leaders failed to agree on forming a new government.

US to cut $1 bn in aid to Afghanistan after Pompeo's unannounced visit
Updated On : 24 Mar 2020 | 8:51 AM IST

Two blasts in Afghan capital during parallel presidential inaugurations

Hundreds of people had assembled at two venues inside the presidential palace complex to watch the swearing-in ceremonies for President Ashraf Ghani and challenger Abdullah Abdullah

Two blasts in Afghan capital during parallel presidential inaugurations
Updated On : 09 Mar 2020 | 5:34 PM IST

Ahead of Intra Afghanistan talks, gunmen kill at least 32 in Kabul

Several prominent political leaders escaped the ceremony unhurt, including Abdullah Abdullah, the country's chief executive and a top contender in last year's presidential election

Ahead of Intra Afghanistan talks, gunmen kill at least 32 in Kabul
Updated On : 07 Mar 2020 | 1:40 AM IST

Intra peace talks in doubt after Taliban continues attack on Afghan army

The row has highlighted the tough road ahead, with the Taliban's decision to end a partial truce Monday complicating matters further

Intra peace talks in doubt after Taliban continues attack on Afghan army
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 8:25 PM IST

US, Taliban sign historic peace deal for inclusive Afghanistan development

The new deal would see the two sides agree to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Afghanistan in return for insurgent guarantees

US, Taliban sign historic peace deal for inclusive Afghanistan development
Updated On : 29 Feb 2020 | 8:27 PM IST

India to attend signing of landmark US-Taliban deal in Doha on Saturday

The deal would allow for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. The US has lost over 2,400 soldiers in Afghanistan since late 2001

India to attend signing of landmark US-Taliban deal in Doha on Saturday
Updated On : 27 Feb 2020 | 11:03 PM IST

US-Taliban to sign agreement on Feb 29 after a week of reduced violence

The United States and the Taliban have been engaged in talks to facilitate a political settlement to end the conflict in Afghanistan and reduce US presence in the region

US-Taliban to sign agreement on Feb 29 after a week of reduced violence
Updated On : 21 Feb 2020 | 9:45 PM IST

US, Taliban resume talks to bring peace forcing ceasefire, troops to stay

The president said the US had made tremendous progress over the past six months and had been drawing down its troops at the same time.

US, Taliban resume talks to bring peace forcing ceasefire, troops to stay
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 2:22 AM IST

Taliban free 3 Indians after 11 supporters are released from Afghan prisons

Two Taliban officials told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Sunday that the swap took place earlier in the day, but they did not disclose the location

Taliban free 3 Indians after 11 supporters are released from Afghan prisons
Updated On : 07 Oct 2019 | 11:34 PM IST

Pakistan asks Taliban to start talks with US over Afghanistan conflict

A high-level Taliban delegation met Qureshi as part of a push to revive the Afghan peace process stalled after US President Donald Trump abruptly declared the talks with the rebel group 'dead'

Pakistan asks Taliban to start talks with US over Afghanistan conflict
Updated On : 03 Oct 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

How Trump's plan to secretly meet with Taliban came together, and failed

The deal called for a gradual withdrawal of the remaining 14,000 American troops over 16 months, with about 5,000 of them leaving within 135 days

How Trump's plan to secretly meet with Taliban came together, and failed
Updated On : 09 Sep 2019 | 3:04 PM IST

Talks with Taliban an 'incredibly complicated negotiation': Pompeo

Pompeo was responding to a question from farmers after his address at the "Future Farmers of America" event in Iowa

Talks with Taliban an 'incredibly complicated negotiation': Pompeo
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 10:25 AM IST

Despite talks with US, 'not yet reached' any conclusion: Afghan Taliban

In a series of tweets after six days of talks with the Taliban representatives, Special US Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said US has made 'significant progress'

Despite talks with US, 'not yet reached' any conclusion: Afghan Taliban
Updated On : 10 Feb 2019 | 5:49 PM IST

Priority is to end war in Afghanistan, says White House on US-Taliban talks

The Pentagon has not been asked to prepare for a full withdrawal from Afghanistan, said acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

India blasts UN's lack of resolve to sanctioning new Taliban leaders

The General Assembly held its annual debate on the situation in Afghanistan during which it adopted a resolution by a recorded vote of 124 in favour to none against, with three abstentions

India blasts UN's lack of resolve to sanctioning new Taliban leaders
Updated On : 07 Dec 2018 | 1:34 PM IST

India to attend non-official multilateral meeting with Afghan Taliban

"India supports all efforts at peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan that will preserve unity and plurality, and bring security, stability and prosperity to the country," said MEA

India to attend non-official multilateral meeting with Afghan Taliban
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 8:29 PM IST

With hugs and selfies, Taliban fighters, Afghan soldiers mark Eid in Kabul

President Ashraf Ghani on Friday expressed hope that the ceasefire would make way for a lengthier halt in the fighting

With hugs and selfies, Taliban fighters, Afghan soldiers mark Eid in Kabul
Updated On : 16 Jun 2018 | 4:44 PM IST