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Critics of US-Taliban deal say militants can’t be trusted

July 6, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Intelligence that Afghan militants might have accepted Russian bounties for killing American troops did not scuttle the U.S.-Taliban agreement or President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw thousands more troops from the war.

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Pompeo calls Taliban leader amid Russian bounty scandal

June 30, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called and spoken with the Taliban’s chief negotiator, a spokesman for the insurgents said Tuesday.

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Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14

May 29, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Taliban fighters attacked an army checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 14 military personnel, the Defense Ministry said Friday.

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Taliban suicide bomber kills 9 troops in eastern Afghanistan

May 18, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

A suicide bomber in a stolen military Humvee targeted a base in eastern Afghanistan belonging to the country's intelligence service early on Monday, killing at least nine members of the force.

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Official says suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan kills 5

May 14, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

A suicide bombing in Afghanistan that looked to target a military compound but exploded before its destination killed five civilians.

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Watchdog group says US not releasing data on Taliban attacks

May 1, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The U.S. mission in Afghanistan has for the first time refused to publicly release its data on insurgent attacks amid the implementation of a peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban.

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Dueling Afghan Leaders Both Declare Themselves President

March 9, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The U.S.-Taliban deal signed just over a week ago was touted as Washington's effort to end 18 years of war in Afghanistan and was seen by many Afghans as the best opportunity yet for bringing an end to relentless wars.

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US Peace Deal Leaves Afghans To Determine Post-War Landscape

March 4, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Now that the U.S. has signed a deal with the Taliban to eventually leave Afghanistan, it will soon be up to Afghans on both sides of the conflict to decide what peace will look like.

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Trump Says He Spoke To A Taliban Leader, Had 'Good Talk'

March 4, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Trump is believed to be the first U.S. president to speak directly with the Taliban – the group responsible for the deaths of thousands of U.S. troops in nearly 19 years of fighting.

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US, Taliban Close To 'Reduction In Violence' Agreement

February 12, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy, demanding a reply on their offer of a seven-day reduction of violence in Afghanistan, or they would walk away from the negotiating table.