9 people killed in N. Afghan city clashes

9 people killed in N. Afghan city clashes

(China.org.cn): At least nine people were killed and 27 others wounded as security forces repulsed attacks by Taliban militants in Pul-e-Khumri city, capital of northern Baghlan province, on Sunday, the Afghan Interior Ministry said. The clashes erupted after Taliban militants carried out attacks before dawn on positions of the security forces in Hussain Khil and

War-weary Afghans have little voice in their country’s fate

(The Washington post): For almost a year, Afghanistan’s more than 30 million people have been in the awkward position of waiting as a United States envoy and the Taliban negotiate their country’s fate behind closed doors. An agreement on ending America’s longest war, which the U.S. once hoped to reach by Sunday, could set a

Official: US envoy meets Afghan leader over US-Taliban talks

(The Modesto bee): An Afghan official says U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has met with President Ashraf Ghani in the capital, Kabul, to brief him on the latest round of talks with the Taliban on ending America's longest war. Ghani spokesman Sediq Sediqqi confirms that the meeting took place Sunday night at the presidential palace shortly

Lavrov Discusses Afghanistan With Qatari Diplomat

(TOLO NEWS): "The Russian and Qatari foreign ministers discussed in detail a number of current issues of the Russian-Qatari agenda in furtherance of the agreements reached earlier during talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani," the Russian Foreign Ministry said. "They also exchange views on issues of

Taliban Attack Afghan City as They Talk Peace With U.S.

(THE NEWYORK TIMES): Afghanistan — Taliban militants have launched an attack from several directions on the northern Afghan city of Kunduz, which they have occupied twice in recent years, even as the insurgents seemed close to a preliminary peace agreement with American diplomats. Residents said on Saturday morning that heavy fighting had been underway in

Shadow District Governor of Taliban among Nine Rebels Killed

(BNA) Shadow district governor of Taliban along with his nine men were killed during air attack in northern Balkh province. Commander of Afghan air forces told BNA reporter, Mullah Ezatullah Sabawoon shadow district governor of Taliban for Chahar Bolak district of Balkh province along with his nine men were killed during attack. According to another

Taliban have no ways except to talk with government, spokesperson

(THE KABUL TIMES): As US and Taliban are close to reach final result in 9th round of talks, Afghanistan presidential spokesperson says Taliban should make use of the opportunity and talk to Afghanistan government to end the ongoing war in the country. Speaking to journalists in a news conference, Sediq Sediqi, a spokesperson to President

Deash & Taliban Loyalists Sustained Losses in E. Afghanistan

(BNA) At many as 30 fighters of Deash and Taliban terrorist groups were killed during recent air and group attacks carried out by Afghan security forces in eastern Nangarhar province. The insurgents have been targeted within the last 36 hours in insecure areas of Nangarhar province. A senior commander of Afghan national army in the

John Bolton Reportedly ‘Sidelined’ By Trump Admin On Afghanistan

(TOLO NEWS): There has been some reporting this year about Mr. Bolton losing some standing with President Donald Trump. The Washington Post said earlier this year Trump was “frustrated” with Bolton on Iran, while the New York Times said Trump “makes no secret” of his dislike of Bolton in private. Now the Post reveals that

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