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June 16, 2021
‘The Taliban Will Kill Us’: Afghans Who Helped Foreign Forces At Risk Of Reprisals After Withdrawal

Thousands of Afghans who worked for foreign troops face an uncertain fate as international forces prepare to leave Afghanistan by September.

June 14, 2021
U.S. Diplomat: Security Assistance Stays Strong As 'Disappointing' Afghan Peace Talks Continue

A U.S. diplomat has told RFE/RL that negotiations are still under way in Qatar's capital, Doha, between representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban, but are proceeding slowly.
May 12, 2021
As Afghan Talks Stall, Former Fighters On Both Sides Hope For Resolution

Talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban have halted in recent weeks as extremists launched a new wave of attacks. But two former combatants say they're still holding out hope for the peace process and an eventual end to the conflict.
May 06, 2021
A Decade After Bin Laden’s Killing, Terrorism Still Haunts Pakistan

A decade after U.S. Special Forces killed Osama bin Laden in a Pakistani garrison town, the country’s failure to rein in militant groups could endanger its relations with the United States.
May 03, 2021
Abdullah Says Military Exit from Afghanistan Will Embolden Taliban

Abdullah Abdullah, the chairman of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation, discussed the implications for Afghanistan’s peace process and the future of the country, with VOA’s Ayesha Tanzeem.
April 29, 2021
Biden On Afghanistan: Time To Bring Troops Home

U.S. President Joe Biden has reiterated his intention to end the U.S. war presence in Afghanistan. In a presidential address to Congress marking his first 100 days in office, Biden said on April 28: "After 20 years of valor and sacrifice, it is time to bring those troops home."
April 23, 2021
U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Bring Iran Opportunities, Threats

Analysts say the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan could allow Iran to expand its influence in the region, though any uptick in violence after the pullout could create additional burdens for Tehran.
April 15, 2021
Afghans To Face ‘Greatest Challenge’ After U.S. Withdrawal

The Afghan government faces a fight for survival as the U.S. heads for an exit in a few months. Continued international assistance and a successful peace agreement could still help the country avoid a civil war.
March 18, 2021
New Push For Peace Tests International Cooperation, Afghan Unity

The U.S. gained a boost for its new push to reinvigorate the Afghan peace process at a Moscow conference attended by both the Taliban and the Afghan government. But the effort requires robust international cooperation to forge unity among Afghan factions for the peace process to be successful.
March 08, 2021
Opposition, Skepticism Cloud New U.S. Proposal For Afghan Peace

The Afghan government has lashed out over a new U.S. proposal for the Afghan peace process. Independent experts are also skeptical about the plan, which envisions a power-sharing government with the Taliban, a cease-fire, and a U.N.-sponsored conference of regional and global powers.
March 01, 2021
Former Adviser Points To Major Flaws Of U.S.-Taliban Deal One Year On

In an interview with Gandhara, Barnett Rubin, one of the architects of the U.S. approach toward peace in Afghanistan, paints a grim picture of Kabul's quest for peace one year after Washington signed a peace deal with the Taliban.
February 25, 2021
‘Policy Nightmare’: Biden’s Options In Afghanistan Fraught With Risks

The Biden administration is weighing whether to withdraw or keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a decision that will redefine a 20-year war.

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Saturday 19 June 2021

‘The Taliban Will Kill Us’: Afghans Who Helped Foreign Forces At Risk Of Reprisals After Withdrawal

U.S. Diplomat: Security Assistance Stays Strong As 'Disappointing' Afghan Peace Talks Continue

As Afghan Talks Stall, Former Fighters On Both Sides Hope For Resolution

A Decade After Bin Laden’s Killing, Terrorism Still Haunts Pakistan

Abdullah Says Military Exit from Afghanistan Will Embolden Taliban

Biden On Afghanistan: Time To Bring Troops Home

U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Bring Iran Opportunities, Threats

Afghans To Face ‘Greatest Challenge’ After U.S. Withdrawal

New Push For Peace Tests International Cooperation, Afghan Unity

Opposition, Skepticism Cloud New U.S. Proposal For Afghan Peace

Former Adviser Points To Major Flaws Of U.S.-Taliban Deal One Year On

‘Policy Nightmare’: Biden’s Options In Afghanistan Fraught With Risks

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