Afghanistan

Taliban Pledge Afghan Peace Talks After Prisoner Release Completed

The Taliban said Monday they were ready for peace talks with the Afghan government, as authorities announced that the release of hundreds of militants accused of serious offenses would begin in the next few days.

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Afghan Gathering to Decide Fate of 400 Taliban Prisoners

Thousands of prominent Afghans will gather in Kabul Friday to decide whether to release about 400 Taliban prisoners, including many involved in brutal attacks that killed.

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Afghan Forces, Taliban Clash After Ceasefire End

Ten insurgents were killed in clashes between Afghan forces and the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday, the first time authorities have confirmed direct fighting since a recent ceasefire expired.

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At Least 20 Dead in Afghan Prison Raid Claimed by IS: Officials

At least 20 people have been killed in fighting between security forces and Islamic State gunmen raiding an Afghan jail, officials said Monday, after the jihadist group claimed the ongoing attack.

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Car Bomb Kills at Least 17 in Afghanistan Ahead of Ceasefire

At least 17 people were killed in a car bomb explosion in an Afghan city on Thursday as crowds shopped for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, officials and a medic said.

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US Hails Afghan Ceasefire as Hopes for Peace Talks Rise

Top US officials on Wednesday hailed a three-day ceasefire proposed by the Taliban and agreed by Kabul, raising hopes that the long-delayed peace talks between the two foes could begin next week.

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Taliban Propose Potential Afghan Talks Timeline as Violence Soars

The Taliban are prepared to hold peace talks with the Afghan government next month straight after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, the insurgents said Thursday.

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Eight Civilians Killed in Afghan Strike on Freed Taliban Fighter

Eight civilians were killed when an Afghan air strike hit a group of people who had gathered to celebrate a Taliban commander's recent release from prison.

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Taliban Truck Bomb Kills Eight Afghan Soldiers

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed truck near an Afghan military convoy on Monday, killing eight soldiers.

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US Pushes Taliban to Reduce Violence as Deal Enters ‘Next Phase’

The United States has said its landmark deal with the Taliban has entered the 'next phase' while urging the militants to reduce rising violence to allow Afghan peace talks to begin.

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