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Amid US pullout, Taliban issue threat to Afghan journalists
May 5, 2021

Amid US pullout, Taliban issue threat to Afghan journalists

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban on Wednesday issued a threat to Afghan journalists they accuse of siding with Afghanistan’s intelligence agency in Kabul, a warning that came amid a U.S. troop pullout and rising fears of more violence in the war-wrecked country.…READ MORE

Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO
May 1, 2021

Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.…READ MORE

AP INTERVIEW: Peace chief says Afghan gov’t must step up
May 1, 2021

AP INTERVIEW: Peace chief says Afghan gov’t must step up

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s chief peace negotiator said Saturday the often fractured Afghan political leadership must unify in its peace talks with the Taliban or risk the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops bringing more bitter fighting.…READ MORE