Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2020-03-10

  US denounces bid for parallel Afghan government as withdrawal begins

  President Ashraf Ghani was sworn in for a second term in Kabul, as his rival Abdullah Abdullah held a parallel inauguration just metres away.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-29

  US and Taliban sign historic accord, setting up path to peace in Afghanistan

  Intra-Afghan talks will begin March 10 and all US troops are scheduled to withdraw within 14 months -- if the Taliban keep their promises.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-26

  US eyes 'enormous political opportunity' as partial truce with Taliban holds

  So far, the number of Taliban attacks has fallen significantly during the reduction-of-violence period.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-21

  US, Taliban set date to sign peace agreement as partial truce begins

  A week-long partial truce will test the waters for the deal, which is set for signing on February 29.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-19

  Zabul residents call on Taliban to accept long-term ceasefire

  Women and youth also demanded that their rights and achievements remain preserved in any peace talks.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-01-22

  Grieving Afghans demand justice for Iran's downing of passenger plane

  Iran's Revolutionary Guard admitted mistaking the Ukrainian airliner for a cruise missile, and the families of the 13 Afghans killed in the incident are demanding justice and compensation.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-01-14

  European countries launch dispute process over Iran nuclear deal violations

  Iran has been scaling back its commitments and defying restrictions that it previously agreed to obey, said the diplomats.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-01-10

  Iran's new Quds Force commander under investigation by Afghan government

  Qaani purportedly tried to pass himself off as a deputy ambassador of Iran in order to conduct clandestine military affairs in Afghanistan.

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  Diplomacy

  2019-11-12

  Ghani to release 3 senior Taliban members in apparent swap for hostages

  The Taliban's freeing of two professors would 'pave the way' for the start of direct talks between the Afghan government and the militant group, Ghani says.

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  Diplomacy

  2019-10-04

  Afghan refugees in Pakistan mock 'ridiculous' claim of Taliban support

  The Taliban said it was working with Pakistan to improve health and education facilities for Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Refugees say such hypocritical statements are a joke.