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Afghanistan: Hopes and Uncertainties
For the Afghan people, who have long struggled with uncertainty, their lives have acquired a new tentativeness and their future an increased unpredictability. They are faced with contemplating at the same time the possible outcome of...Jun 2, 2020 838 0 -
US, Pakistan welcome Afghan ceasefire during Eid
The United States and Pakistan, two major players pushing the Afghans toward peace through a power-sharing arrangement, have welcomed the announcement of a three-day ceasefire by the Taliban and the Afghan government during the Muslim festival...May 24, 2020 909 0 -
Editorial: Outrageous attacks in Afghanistan raise the endgame stakes
How long will Afghans continue to suffer at the hands of their own people? Yes, that sadly is the question Afghanistan faces after decades of wars, conflicts, occupation, foreign interference and goodwill support from donors.The question remains...May 15, 2020 822 1 -
In changing times, US needs to reframe its engagement with Afghanistan and Pakistan
The historic Khyber Pass route connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, Image: James Mollison / Wikimedia To say the least, the United States has had a complicated relationship with South Asia over the past two decades. As a student...Apr 11, 2020 798 0 -
Center for Pluralism expresses solidarity with Sikhs after attack on Gurdwara in Afghanistan
The Center for Pluralism and Muslims Together condemn the attack on the place of worship of the Sikh community in Afghanistan. At a time when the Sikh community has worked as a shining example to the...Mar 27, 2020 763 0 -
U.S., Taliban sign peace deal towards withdrawal of American forces, end to conflict
Nearly two decades after the United States invaded Afghanistan – following the 9/11 terror attacks – the U.S. and Taliban have signed an agreement that would allow a full withdrawal of American forces within 14 months...Feb 29, 2020 856 0 -
Amid Afghan peace hopes, UN reminds of human cost of the war – 10,000 lives for 6th year in a row
In a telling reminder of the human cost of the Afghan war, the United Nations Saturday said the conflict claimed more than 10,000 civilian lives for sixth successive year and urged all parties to renounce violence...Feb 22, 2020 616 0 -
US and Taliban eye peace deal as reduction in violence begins this weekend
In this UNAMA image by Fraidoon Poya a family struggles through a dusty environment in Afghanistan The U.S. appears well on its way to signing an agreement with the Afghan Taliban, in all probability later this month....Feb 21, 2020 847 0 -
Trump hails US-Pakistan ties amid Afghan peace progress; renews mediation offer on Kashmir
President Donald Trump renewed his offer to mediate between Pakistan and India on the thorny Kashmir question as he discussed Afghan peace prospects with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling him as his friend. “We’re talking...Jan 21, 2020 1050 0 -
Trump, Khan expected to meet twice this month amid growing concerns over Kashmir, Afghanistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet twice this month when the Pakistani leader travels to New York for the UN General Assembly session amidst high-stakes developments concerning Kashmir and Afghanistan....Sep 13, 2019 1269 0