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Diplomacy

Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response

2020-04-23

Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response

The threats come after IRGC Navy ships conducted aggressive maneuvers near US vessels last week.
Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners in bid to salvage talks

2020-04-08

Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners in bid to salvage talks

The 100 do not include the 15 commanders the Taliban want released. 'We cannot release the killers of our people,' one official said of the commanders.
Taliban suspend prisoner exchange talks in latest obstruction of peace talks

2020-04-07

Taliban suspend prisoner exchange talks in latest obstruction of peace talks

The latest move comes after the Taliban posted photos touting the military training of its members, raising doubts among Afghans about how serious the militants were about peace.
Taliban, Afghan government meet for the 1st time in Kabul on prisoner swap

2020-04-01

Taliban, Afghan government meet for the 1st time in Kabul on prisoner swap

The meeting marks the first time the Taliban has been invited to Kabul to meet with the government directly.
Afghan government to hold direct talks with Taliban in historic meeting

2020-03-26

Afghan government to hold direct talks with Taliban in historic meeting

The Afghan government finalised a negotiating team to discuss peace with the Taliban and an initial release of insurgent prisoners.
Afghan official confirms expulsion of Iranian spies from Kabul

2020-03-26

Afghan official confirms expulsion of Iranian spies from Kabul

The two individuals were members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who were engaged in various activity with the intent of causing instability in the country.
US military vows to respond to Taliban attacks on Afghan forces

2020-03-24

US military vows to respond to Taliban attacks on Afghan forces

The statement by Gen. Scott Miller, the commander of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, comes while President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah try to hammer out a political deal.
Pompeo in Kabul as Afghan government, Taliban discuss prisoner exchanges

2020-03-23

Pompeo in Kabul as Afghan government, Taliban discuss prisoner exchanges

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Kabul to help break a political deadlock that threatens to undermine the peace process, as the coronavirus pandemic further complicates the situation.
Khalilzad calls Afghan prisoner swap 'urgent' amid coronavirus crisis

2020-03-19

Khalilzad calls Afghan prisoner swap 'urgent' amid coronavirus crisis

'Time is of the essence,' said US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.
Afghan government agrees to release Taliban prisoners as UN backs peace deal

2020-03-11

Afghan government agrees to release Taliban prisoners as UN backs peace deal

The Afghan government said it would gradually release 5,000 Taliban prisoners on the condition of a reduction in violence, a proposal rejected by the militant group.