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Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban
March 28, 2020

Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After months of deliberation, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday announced his 21-member team to negotiate peace with the Taliban, only to have his political opponent reject it as not inclusive enough.…READ MORE

US shames Afghan leaders’ obstinance as pandemic looms
March 24, 2020

US shames Afghan leaders’ obstinance as pandemic looms

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Washington’s unprecedented threat to cut $1 billion in Afghanistan funding — a response to the refusal of rivals in Kabul to work together to advance peace — comes at a time when the impoverished nation risks being overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.…READ MORE

In Pakistan, criticism grows dangerous as dissent stifled
March 23, 2020

In Pakistan, criticism grows dangerous as dissent stifled

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Being a dissident — or even raising a critical voice — in Pakistan is growing more dangerous, regardless of whether the target is political parties, the judiciary or the powerful military and security agencies.…READ MORE