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Are the US and Taliban about to end two decades of war?
In Depth Washington has agreed a seven-day reduction of violence with the Taliban that could begin the end of the nearly 19-year war
By William Gritten Last updated
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Afghanistan election: who will win?
In Depth The country’s fragile democracy to be put to the test amid stalled peace talks
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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Donald Trump cancels secret meeting with Taliban
Speed Read US president was due to host Afghan militants at Camp David just days before 9/11 anniversary
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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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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Deadly violence mars Afghan election
Speed Read Parliamentary vote seen as crucial test of democratic progress ahead of next year’s presidential election
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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