Page 48 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Pakistan hails resumption of Afghan peace talks with the Taliban
Pakistan has welcomed the resumption of the second round of the Afghan peace talks in Qatar between representatives of the Kabul government and the Taliban
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Afghan negotiators leave for Qatar to resume peace negotiations
The negotiating team of the Afghan government left for Qatar on Tuesday where they will resume the second round of the peace talks with the Taliban
10 Taliban terrorists killed, 3 injured in airstrikes in Afghanistan
As many as 10 Taliban terrorists were killed and three others were wounded on the outskirts of Farah provincial centre and Gulistan district in airstrikes on Tuesday
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Afghan military airstrikes kill 11 Al-Qaeda, 2 Taliban terrorists
Afghan Air Force (AAF) strikes launched in Helmand province's Nawa district have left 11 members of Al-Qaeda and two Taliban terrorists dead, the Afghan Ministry of Defence said on Sunday
 "Afghan military airstrikes kill 11 Al-Qaeda, 2 Taliban terrorists")
Afghan-Taliban delegation meets Pakistan PM Imran Khan, discuss peace
The visit is part of Pak's policy to reach out to key Afghan parties in the Afghan peace process
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Afghan security forces kill over 60 Taliban terrorists in Kandahar
The Afghan National Directorate of Security said that 63 Taliban terrorists, including seven suicide attackers, had been killed and 29 others injured in Kandahar over the past 72 hours
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Trump's troop withdrawal from Afghanistan may put Biden in a tough spot
Biden may find that one of his first acts as president will be to send more troops to a war he wanted to end 11 years ago
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US President-elect Joe Biden should consider Doha agreement: Taliban
Taliban hopes that the Biden administration will abide by the Doha Peace protocols
 "US President-elect Joe Biden should consider Doha agreement: Taliban")
25 dead, several wounded in terror attack at Afghanistan's Kabul University
The attack came as the insurgents are continuing peace talks with the U.S.-backed government
 "25 dead, several wounded in terror attack at Afghanistan's Kabul University")
At least 18 killed in a suicide bombing attack at Kabul education centre
Hospitals are still being searched for victims of the blast, so the number of casualties could still rise
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At least 7 soldiers, 5 Taliban militants killed in North Afghan clashes
Seven soldiers and five Taliban militants were killed during armed clashes in Imam Sahib district
Al-Qaeda still close to Taliban despite assurance to cut ties: UN official
According to the UN official, the Taliban consulted on regular basis with al-Qaeda during the peace negotiations with the US
Afghan-Taliban peace deal: Mediators set rules to safeguard talks
The breakthrough was achieved with the help of US officials, as the two sides drew up 19 ground rules that their negotiators should observe during talks, the sources said
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Abdullah Abdullah to visit India to muster support for Afghan peace deal
Abdullah Abdullah is slated to visit New Delhi later this week to muster support for the Afghan peace process and strengthen regional consensus
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Direct talks between Afghanistan, Taliban still pending after 22 days
Direct talks between negotiating teams representing Afghanistan government and the Taliban were still pending 22 days after the opening ceremony of the intra-Afghan talks in Doha
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Taliban, Pak interested in withdrawal of international forces: Diplomat
The Taliban and Pakistan are interested in the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan more than a peace settlement, a former Pakistani diplomat has said
Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan, says report
Abdullah Abdullah, who leads the Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation, was received by top government officials on arriving in Islamabad.
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Afghan govt airstrikes kill 24 civilians, including kids, says report
The Afghan Defence Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters, but added an investigation was being held into claims that civilians were among those killed
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UNSC welcomes start of Afghan Peace talks; urges to engage in good faith
In a statement, the 15-member powerful organ of the world body reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of war-torn Afghanistan
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Taliban won't agree to ceasefire unless reason behind war is discussed
The Taliban will not agree to a ceasefire unless peace negotiators discuss the main reason behind the war, said their spokesperson Mohommed Naeem
 "Taliban won't agree to ceasefire unless reason behind war is discussed")
