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US pullout from Afghanistan ‘risks total civil war’
In Depth Former envoys warn of power vacuum after Taliban launches Kabul bomb attack as Washington pledges to withdraw troops
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Taliban peace talks could split terror group
In Depth Will thousands of Taliban fighters defect to Isis over US peace demands?
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Taliban peace talks delegation to include women
In Depth Unexpected move follows calls for female representation in discussions aimed at ending 17-year war in Afghanistan
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Will US-Taliban peace ‘framework’ lead to lasting deal?
Speed Read US envoy announces breakthrough that could finally end Afghan war after 17 years – but major obstacles still remain
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What is Malala Yousafzai up to now?
In Depth Youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner shines light on plight of refugees in new book
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US and Taliban meeting in Abu Dhabi: what could be achieved?
Speed Read Latest attempt to jump-start peace talks comes as Donald Trump looks to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by 2020
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Afghanistan security chief shot dead by bodyguard
Speed Read Attack claimed by Taliban militants ahead of key elections on Saturday
By The Week Staff Published
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Taliban ready to talk peace but what does it want?
Speed Read Reports suggest the terrorist group is willing to begin fresh negotiations with Washington
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Joshua Boyle: what really happened to family held by Taliban?
Speed Read Caitlan Coleman says husband abused her throughout five years in captivity
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What does ‘winning’ in Afghanistan look like?
Speed Read How US strategy has slowly shifted in face of growing Taliban confidence
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How big is the Taliban threat in Afghanistan?
In Depth The group still poses a risk almost 17 years on from the beginning of the War of Terror
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Journalists targeted in Afghan terror attacks
Speed Read Nine media workers killed in Kabul amid mounting insecurity - despite prospective peace talks
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Afghan president offers talks with Taliban ‘without preconditions’
Speed Read Ashraf Ghani says he will not ‘prejudge’ any group seeking peace
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Foreigners targeted in Afghan hotel massacre
Speed Read The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Kabul Intercontinental, which left 40 dead
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