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September 2021 Opinion

Henrik Pettersson September 30, 2021October 11, 2021 0 Comments China, Afghanistan, Taliban, Infrastructure

What Are China’s True Intentions in Afghanistan?

The amicable, yet cautious, relationship between the Taliban and the Chinese Communist Party has been unmistakable in the weeks leading up to and following the contentious U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. According to Reuters, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the political chief of the Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, at the end of July. In this meeting, the two discussed Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence, in addition to security and stability concerns within the nation.

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Joshua Powanda September 13, 2021September 12, 2021 0 Comments Afghanistan, Taliban, Military, Middle East, Conflict

Afghanistan Faces Uncertain Future Amid Taliban Takeover

The United States has concluded its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, marking the end of America’s longest war and a complete Taliban takeover of the country. CNN reports that the last U.S. military planes left Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 30, officially ending American intervention in the conflict.

October 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

Emma Reed September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 0 Comments Peace talks, Afghanistan, Taliban

Inter-Afghan Peace Talks Kick Off with Distrust, Uncertainty, and Violence

On September 12, peace talks between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban officially began in Doha, Qatar. For two decades, the Taliban and the Afghan government have been at war, with civilian casualties over 31,000 according to a study by Brown University. The peace talks follow an agreement between the Taliban and the U.S., which brought an end to the 18 year long conflict, reports DW.

September 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

Ava Holtzer September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 0 Comments Afghanistan, Taliban, Assassination, Vice president

Afghan Vice President Faces Failed Assassination Attempt Amidst Taliban Talks

At least ten people have been killed after a bomb attack in Kabul on September 9. The attack targeted Afghanistan’s first vice president Amrullah Saleh. An additional 31 people have been wounded, including several of the vice president’s bodyguards, says Associated Press. Saleh sustained minor injuries and burns in the attack.

March 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

Casey Hatchimonji March 30, 2020June 9, 2020 0 Comments U.S., Afghanistan, Taliban, Middle East

U.S. Taliban Peace Deal Faces Obstacles a Week After its Signing

On March 4, the U.S. conducted airstrikes against Taliban forces in Afghanistan. The attack comes days after U.S. and Taliban officials signed a peace agreement, aimed at ending the nearly two-decade long war in Afghanistan.

February 2020 International News U.S.2020 Middle East

Jungin Kim February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 0 Comments U.S., Afghanistan, Taliban

U.S. and Taliban Truce Talks are Underway

In what could be the beginning of the end to a nearly 18-year war, the U.S. and the Taliban are negotiating the terms to a truce.

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Vincent Verdile October 23, 2017June 8, 2020 0 Comments Taliban, Canada, Kidnapping

Pakistani Military Rescues Family from Taliban

Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman, along with their three children, were recently rescued from the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network by Pakistani forces.

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Felipe Bueno October 12, 2015November 17, 2015 2 Comments Afghanistan, Taliban, Kunduz, Doctors Without Borders, Geneva Conventions

Airstrike on MSF Hospital Does No Favors For Obama, Ghani

Four days before the MSF hospital attack, President Ghani implored the public on television to trust the Afghan army, who had dealt “heavy casualties” on the Taliban. According to Deutsche Welle, the Taliban resurgence came after NATO scaled back its presence in favor of training the local armed forces.