330% increase in civilian casualties due to airstrikes
A new study has revealed that all sides to the conflict in Afghanistan escalated their attacks during various periods of negotiations.
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‘Attacks on media are attack on peace process’
In a clear and unified stance, the EU Delegation, diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, the U.K. and the U.S. on Monday condemned string of targeted assassinations in Afghanistan.
The U.S. welcomes first meeting of HCNR
The U.S. has welcomed the formation and the first Leadership Committee meeting of the Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation, said an official statement.
U.S. to keep two larger bases in Afghanistan
U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley has said Washington would keep two larger bases in Afghanistan despite approving the drawdown plans.
Agreement on procedures for intra-Afghan negotiations widely welcomed
The agreement reached on procedures for intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha has been widely hailed by the US, NATO and EU among others.
NATO chief says leaving or staying in Afghanistan has ‘a price’
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said there is a price if the Allies decide to stay, but there will also be a price if it is decided to leave the war-ridden country.
Wilson: “There is no abandoning of Afghanistan”
The US Chargé d’Affaires to Afghanistan, Ross Wilson has reiterated Washington’s enduring commitment despite the proposed reduction of troops here.
The US has closed at least 10 bases across Afghanistan
According to new report, the US has closed at least 10 bases across Afghanistan since the signing of a deal with the Taliban in February.
Strings attached to the aid pledged in Geneva
Afghanistan received financial pledges worth an estimated $ 12 billion for the next four years at the Afghanistan International Conference – Geneva with many strings attached.
NATO reiterates importance of staying in Afghanistan
NATO will remain in Afghanistan despite the US announcement of reduction in troops, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the 66th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
US announces to cut troop levels in Afghanistan
According to the CNN, a series of sweeping changes at the Pentagon last week that started with the firing of Defense Secretary of Mark Esper saw Trump loyalists installed in influential positions.
NATO warns against leaving Afghanistan ‘too soon’
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned the price for leaving Afghanistan too soon or in an uncoordinated way could be very high.
