Afghanistan
In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women
Middle East
September 24, 2020
In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) – In Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, rights activist Maryam Durani has found a fresh outlet for…
As Afghanistan peace talks stutter, US says violence levels too high
Middle East
September 23, 2020
As Afghanistan peace talks stutter, US says violence levels too high
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The level of violence in Afghanistan is unacceptably high and the United States expects further setbacks during…
Witnesses: Afghan government airstrikes kill 24 civilians
Middle East
September 21, 2020
Witnesses: Afghan government airstrikes kill 24 civilians
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Government airstrikes in northern Afghanistan killed 24 civilians, including children, and wounded six others, witnesses told…
US Embassy in Kabul warns of extremist attacks against women
Middle East
September 18, 2020
US Embassy in Kabul warns of extremist attacks against women
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The US Embassy in Afghanistan warned that extremists groups are planning attacks against a “variety of…
Attacks surge in northwest Pakistan as Afghan peace effort brings shifting sands
Middle East
September 18, 2020
Attacks surge in northwest Pakistan as Afghan peace effort brings shifting sands
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Militants have stepped up attacks on security forces in northwest Pakistan raising fears of a revival of…
Afghan forces, Taliban continue to clash even as peace talks start
Middle East
September 13, 2020
Afghan forces, Taliban continue to clash even as peace talks start
KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban and Afghan government forces clashed across Afghanistan hours after the start of long-awaited peace talks in…
Afghan peace talks open in Doha, 19 years after 9/11 triggered war
Middle East
September 12, 2020
Afghan peace talks open in Doha, 19 years after 9/11 triggered war
DOHA (Reuters) – Afghan government representatives and Taliban insurgents gathered on Saturday for historic peace talks aimed at ending two…
Taliban say peace talks with Afghan team to start Saturday
Middle East
September 11, 2020
Taliban say peace talks with Afghan team to start Saturday
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The long-awaited peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government’s negotiating team are to begin on…
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10
Middle East
September 9, 2020
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10
KABUL (Reuters) – A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted first Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning but he…
Afghan negotiators wait in Kabul as start of peace talks faces delays: sources
Middle East
September 7, 2020
Afghan negotiators wait in Kabul as start of peace talks faces delays: sources
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan negotiators have pushed back a planned trip to Doha for long-awaited peace talks with the Taliban…