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Afghan president vows to speed up release of Taliban prisoners
He also urges the militants to press on with the release of the Afghan security personnel they hold
Afghan President Ghani, rival Abdullah sign power-sharing deal
The breakthrough comes as Afghanistan battles a series of crises, including a rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus and surging militant violence
Taliban claim deadly attack on Afghan army base
The defense ministry says a truck bomb targeted the base in the eastern city of Gardez, killing 5 civilians
Taliban says ready to counter Afghan forces after deadly carnage
'From now onwards the responsibility of further escalation of violence and its ramifications shall fall squarely on the shoulders of the Kabul administration,' the Taliban says in a statement
Afghan forces to resume offensive operations
'I order all the security forces to end their active defense position, return to offensive postures, and resume their operations against the enemy,' says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Afghan president negative for virus after palace outbreak
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his wife were both tested for the coronavirus and 'both results are negative'
Pompeo in Kabul to try to break political deadlock
The visit comes just a day after the Afghan government and Taliban held their first discussion on prisoner exchanges – a key step in a broader push for peace
Rockets mar Afghan president's swearing-in as rival inaugurates self
(UPDATED) The game of thrones has strained the patience of the international community and Afghans alike, with Washington warning earlier that the bickering posed a risk to the US withdrawal deal
Ashraf Ghani secures second term as Afghan president – final results
'The election commission... declares Mr Ashraf Ghani, who has won 50.64% of the votes, as the president of Afghanistan,' election commission chief Hawa Alam Nuristani says
U.S. announces partial Taliban truce, Trump says peace deal 'close'
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reports 'notable progress' in negotiations with the Islamist extremists
U.S.-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Ghani reports progress
Washington and the insurgents have been locked in grueling talks that have stretched over more than a year for an agreement that would see the US pull thousands of troops from Afghanistan
Afghanistan to release senior Taliban prisoners in apparent swap
The 3 Taliban prisoners include Anas Haqqani, who was seized in 2014 and whose older brother is the deputy Taliban leader and head of the Haqqani network, a notorious Taliban affiliate
Afghan chief executive wants halt to election recount
'A fraud-marred election will not be accepted. The result should be based on the clean votes of our people,' says Afgahnistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah
Abdullah claims win over Ghani in Afghan vote well ahead of results
(UPDATED) The move is likely to stir political tensions across Afghanistan and brings to mind the election Abdullah Abdullah and his top rival Ashraf Ghani bitterly contested in 2014
Afghans vote in presidential election amid deadly violence
Taliban bombings and mortar attacks at polling centers kill 2 civilians and wound 27 others
Taliban kill at least 48 in bloody day ahead of Afghan polls
(3rd UPDATE) In a statement claiming responsibility for both blasts, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the attack near President Ashraf Ghani's rally was deliberately aimed at disrupting the September 28 elections
On again, off again: Erratic history of talks with the Taliban
Washington has tried to obtain promises from the Taliban, resulting in a tragic series of missed opportunities and all but guaranteeing suspicion around any new deal
Afghan forces claim upper hand after Taliban attack Kunduz city
The attack comes as US and Taliban negotiators continue a 9th round of talks in Doha
Taliban threaten Afghan presidential elections
Many observers think the poll will be postponed again – it has already been pushed back twice this year – to create space for a peace deal to be finalized between the US and the Taliban
Fresh bid set to bring Afghans to table for peace deal
US president Donald Trump says he wants to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan, but will leave a strong intelligence presence there to counter what he terms the 'Harvard of terrorists'
Afghanistan loya jirga demands 'immediate and permanent' ceasefire
(UPDATED) Delegates of a historic 'loya jirga' peace summit say the ceasefire should start at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, which gets underway in the coming days
Months after fraud-tainted poll, Afghan lawmakers sworn in
Even now, results for 33 seats in central Kabul province have not been announced amid allegations of rigging, irregularities, and technical difficulties
Afghan supreme court extends Ghani's term until delayed elections
Presidential elections are initially slated for April 20 but Afghan election officials were unprepared for a new nationwide poll so soon after October parliamentary elections
Taliban unveil negotiating team ahead of U.S. peace talks
United States special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has undertaken extensive recent peace talks with the Taliban about ending the 17-year war in Afghanistan, with another round expected in late February
Taliban sit for second day with Afghan leaders in Moscow
No government official is invited, despite President Ashraf Ghani's offers to talk peace, underscoring the Taliban's hostility toward the increasingly marginalized Kabul administration
Afghan president calls for 'serious talks' with Taliban
'I call on the Taliban to... show their Afghan will, and accept Afghans' demand for peace, and enter serious talks with the Afghan government,' says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Afghanistan's incumbent president registers for reelection
President Ashraf Ghani is set for a rematch with Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, the de facto prime minister
Afghan presidential election delayed until July 20
The presidential ballot is originally scheduled for April 20, which many observers had considered unrealistic
Afghan Taliban not serious about peace, says Kabul gov't chief
Abdullah Abdullah, who serves as 'chief executive' of the unity government in Kabul, says 'they (the Taliban) have not shown any intention to get seriously engaged in the peace negotiations'
Mattis makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' arrival in Kabul comes at a sensitive time in the 17-year war
Afghan leader rejects resignation letters from spy chief, ministers
This comes as the government faces fierce criticism over an increasingly deadly insurgency
Afghan president offers Taliban new provisional ceasefire
The truce will only hold if the insurgents reciprocated, according th Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
12 killed in suicide attack on Afghan security forces – officials
(UPDATED) The explosion in the eastern city of Jalalabad also leaves at least 5 people wounded and sets a nearby gas station alight, provincial governor spokesman Attaullah Khogyani says
At least 20 dead in Afghanistan suicide attack during ceasefire
The attack comes as President Ashraf Ghani announced an extension of the government's week-long ceasefire with the Taliban
Afghan leader issues ultimatum to Taliban as bombing toll tops 150
UPDATED The president made a strong plea for security at an international peace conference on Afghanistan attended by around two dozen countries
Tense Kabul under lockdown after deadly protest clashes
Hundreds of demonstrators calling for President Ashraf Ghani to step down clash with police prompting the lockdown
World donors pledge $15B for Afghanistan
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is in the Belgian capital seeking aid from officials from 75 countries and more than 20 global organizations
Twin Taliban suicide blasts in Kabul kill 24, wound 91
Two bombers on foot blow themselves up in rapid succession in an assault apparently aimed at inflicting mass casualties as government employees left the ministry after work
Kabul in mourning after deadliest attack in 15 years
3rd UPDATE President Ashraf Ghani promises to avenge the blood of our loved ones on the perpetrators
Pentagon chief praises 'courageous' Afghan security forces
The Pentagon chief s unannounced visit follows a renewed commitment to Afghanistan from NATO
Taliban attack police cadets in Kabul, killing 30
UPDATED The bloodshed condemned as a crime against humanity by President Ashraf Ghani comes a week after 14 Nepali security guards are killed in a massive blast that left their minibus spattered with blood
6 killed as Taliban bombers raid Afghan courthouse
The interior ministry says 5 civilians and a policeman are killed in the 30 minute assault
Kerry makes unannounced visit to Kabul to support unity gov't
UPDATED Kerry calls on the Taliban to enter into a peace process a legitimate process that brings an end to violence
Afghan officials optimistic Taliban peace talks 'within weeks'
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says peace is the only way forward
Reinforcements rushed to Afghan district under Taliban siege
The war in Helmand seen as the epicenter of the expanding insurgency underscores worsening security in Afghanistan
Besieged Afghan forces battle to flush out Taliban in key district
Military planes drop food and ammunition to besieged Afghan forces battling to push Taliban insurgents out of Sangin two days after the emboldened militants stormed the opium growing district
Afghan province close to falling to Taliban – official
Helmand s deputy governor pleads to the national government via Facebook for urgent intervention in the province
Spaniards among 6 killed in Kabul embassy district siege
Madrid denounces Taliban s assault as an attack on Spain
Death toll jumps to 50 in Kandahar airport siege
Eleven suicide attackers breach the high security complex taking families hostage and triggering firefights with soldiers
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