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The Taliban’s Struggle for Legitimacy
The limited recognition afforded to the Taliban during its first period of rule (1996-2001), followed by its swift ouster ...
Taliban withdraw Afghanistan from International Criminal Court
Decision follows ICC chief prosecutor’s announcement last month, seeking arrest warrants for the reclusive Taliban supreme ...
These Soldiers Risked Their Lives Serving in Afghanistan. Now They Plead With Trump to Let Their Sister into the US
Taken together, Trump’s actions are effectively dismantling the U.S. refugee system and eroding the country’s historic ...
The U.S. Can No Longer Ignore the Threat Arising in Afghanistan
Engaging directly with the Taliban may be the only way to protect Americans from the jihadist threat that stirs once again in ...
Taliban raids and suspends Afghanistan’s only nationwide women’s radio station
The Taliban suspended the operation of Afghanistan’s only nationwide women’s radio station after raiding its premises on ...
Afghanistan’s favorite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule
The fast-paced equestrian game of buzkashi is a welcome distraction in rural Afghanistan, blighted by drought and poverty, ...
Afghan allies helped US order airstrikes against Taliban. Trump moves leave them in limbo
President Donald Trump issued executive orders that put an end to programs used to help Afghans get to safety in America.
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Trump's push for Ukraine deal echoes how he gave the Taliban all they wanted in Afghanistan
It was five years ago this month that President Donald Trump's first administration signed a deal with the Taliban that ...
Afghanistan men’s cricketers brush off calls to boycott them at Champions Trophy
The Afghanistan men’s cricket team is focused on doing well in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan after other teams' ...
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Afghanistan problem 'can be solved': former women's affairs minister
Afghanistan has been cloaked in "darkness" since the return of the Taliban government three and a half years ago, but the ...
Taliban representatives visit Tokyo for talks with Japanese officials
Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan ...
Taliban suspends Afghanistan's only radio station run by women
Taliban suspends Afghanistan's only radio station run by women - Kabul-based Radio Begum was educating Afghan women on health, psychology, and spiritual programmes ...