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In this Sept 14, 2020, file photo, families and friends of students who were killed in local conflicts gather at the graves of their relatives, adorned with their pictures, on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Optimism for peace process among Afghans decreases significantly amid violence, report says

The Institute of War and Peace Studies found optimism for the country's peace process dropped to 57 percent, down from 86 percent among Afghans surveyed after talks began in September.

2 years ago

Afghan police patrol at the site of an attack at Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

At least 22 dead, 22 wounded in ISIS attack on Afghan university

The Islamic State group said it targeted newly graduated judges and investigators of the Afghan government.

2 years ago

Trump says Taliban could possibly overrun Afghan government

“We have to get our people back home. It’s not fair. We’re a police force over there. We’re maintaining things. Eventually, we have to leave.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Esper says Taliban not honoring deal as US warplanes bail out Afghan forces

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the Taliban were honoring the agreement in terms of “not attacking U.S. and coalition forces, but not in terms of sustaining a reduction of violence."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Trump calls Taliban, discusses peace talks

“We had a good conversation. We’ve agreed there is no violence. We don’t want violence. But we’ll see what happens. They are dealing with Afghanistan. We had a very good talk with the leader of the Taliban,” Trump said on the South Lawn of the White House.

By Shawn Snow and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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