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AP Interview: Karzai says US plan catalyst for Afghan peace
March 11, 2021

AP Interview: Karzai says US plan catalyst for Afghan peace

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A recently floated U.S. draft for a deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government is the best chance to accelerate stalled peace talks between the country’s warring sides, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai said in an interview Thursday.…READ MORE

As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women
March 8, 2021

As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Prominent activist Sima Samar has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years. She believes her struggle is far from over — especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the U.S. mulls a May departure from her country.…READ MORE

US presents warring Afghan sides with draft peace agreement
March 8, 2021

US presents warring Afghan sides with draft peace agreement

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Frustrated by a stalled peace process and escalating violence, the U.S. has presented an eight-page draft peace agreement to Afghanistan’s warring sides for review.…READ MORE